Chermside South vs Chermside

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chermside South (1074) sits above Chermside (1056).

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MeasureChermside SouthChermside
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 nearby2020
Average ICSEA10741056
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–100
Transit score–70
Bike score–100
Population–11,426
Median age–35
Climate
Annual rainfall1039 mm1039 mm
Mean max, January29.8°C29.8°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 South vs Chermside: common questions

Does Chermside South or Chermside 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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