Craigslea vs Chermside West
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chermside West (1062) sits above Craigslea (1057).
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Craigslea and Chermside West side by side
| Measure | Craigslea | Chermside West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $970,000 |
| Median unit | – | $705,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $455/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1057 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 6,965 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1057 mm | 1057 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.9°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 West edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1057).
Craigslea vs Chermside West: common questions
Does Craigslea or Chermside West 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.
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