Chermside vs Chermside South
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chermside South (1074) sits above Chermside (1056).
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Chermside and Chermside South side by side
| Measure | Chermside | Chermside South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $975,000 | – |
| Median unit | $538,750 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $730/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 32.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 63.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1074 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | – |
| Transit score | 70 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 11,426 | – |
| Median age | 35 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1039 mm | 1039 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Chermside South edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1056).
Chermside vs Chermside South: common questions
Does Chermside or Chermside South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chermside South scores 1074 vs 1056 in Chermside. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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