Craigslea vs Chermside
Chermside scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Craigslea (1057) sits above Chermside (1056).
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Craigslea and Chermside side by side
| Measure | Craigslea | Chermside |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1057 | 1056 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 11,426 |
| Median age | – | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1057 mm | 1039 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°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
- Craigslea edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1056).
Craigslea vs Chermside: common questions
Does Craigslea or Chermside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Craigslea scores 1057 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, Craigslea or Chermside?
Chermside scores 100/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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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