Chermside West, QLD 4032 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Chermside West is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4032, home to 6,965 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 9 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$455 /wk
Population6,965
Median age39
Area3.5 km²
To CBD9 km
LGABrisbane

Demographics

Population
6,965
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$2,124 /week
Median personal income
$884 /week
Median family income
$2,397 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Brisbane
Statistical region (SA4)
Brisbane - North
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Lilley
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$455 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,058
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Craigslea State School Primary · Government
  • Craigslea State High School Secondary · Government
  • Somerset Hills State School Primary · Government
  • Aspley State School Primary · Government
  • Wavell Heights State School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 25 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 107 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Hamilton Rd at Birra Street, stop 40 bus · 169 m
  • Webster Rd at Prince Charles Hospital, stop 38 bus · 309 m
  • Hamilton Rd at Pullford St, stop 41/42 bus · 384 m
  • Hamilton Rd at Pullford St, stop 42/41 bus · 405 m
  • Webster Rd at Milburn Street, stop 40/3 bus · 585 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 cafés
  • 65 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 40 parks and reserves
  • 11 gyms and fitness centres
  • 9 supermarkets
  • 18 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
  • Reference station: Brisbane, 10.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 90.4% of the 2,774 resolvable premises in Chermside West. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 6.3%
  • Fibre to the Building: 3.3%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 90.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Brisbane — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Chermside West?

Chermside West (QLD 4032) had 6,965 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.

What is the median rent in Chermside West?

The median advertised rent in Chermside West is $455/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Chermside West?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Chermside West covering government sectors. Nearest include: Craigslea State School (0.3 km), Craigslea State High School (0.5 km), Somerset Hills State School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Chermside West?

Chermside West is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (90.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Chermside West?

Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Chermside West?

In Chermside West, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (10.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Chermside West?

107 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Chermside West centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 25 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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