Chermside vs Kedron Upper
Chermside scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kedron Upper (1080) sits above Chermside (1056).
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Chermside and Kedron Upper side by side
| Measure | Chermside | Kedron Upper |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1080 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 50 |
| Transit score | 70 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 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
- Kedron Upper edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1056).
Chermside vs Kedron Upper: common questions
Does Chermside or Kedron Upper have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kedron Upper scores 1080 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.
Which is more walkable, Chermside or Kedron Upper?
Chermside scores 100/100 on walkability vs 50/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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