Side by sideSuburb comparison

Chermside West vs Craigslea.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Chermside West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chermside West (1062) sits above Craigslea (1057).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 West edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1057).

Common questionsChermside West vs Craigslea

Common questions

Does Chermside West or Craigslea have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chermside West scores 1062 vs 1057 in Craigslea. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Chermside West
Metric
Craigslea

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$700/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$385/wk
$455/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$327/wk
71.0%
Owner occupied
24.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
4
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
6,965
Population
18,389
39
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1062
Avg ICSEA
1057

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).