Suburb Intelligence Report
Chermside 4032
Inner-northern suburb — 9.8km from Brisbane CBD · Brisbane City Council (Marchant Ward / Northgate Ward) · Established 1904; named after Governor Sir Herbert Chermside; home to Australia's first drive-in shopping centre
At a glance
Chermside basically Brisbane's unofficial northern capital ? Westfield Chermside is the largest shopping centre in Queensland, and the suburb's got a gravitational pull that extends well beyond its own boundaries. Sitting 9.8km from the CBD, it's dense, diverse, and growing fast with a 34-year median age and 22.6% population growth in five years. The Prince Charles Hospital makes it a health precinct as well as a retail one, and the planned Northern Busway will only cement its status as the transport and employment hub of the inner north.
Crime is 30% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 22% lower than QLD average. Population of 11,426 (2021), growing +22.6% since 2016 (from 9,315).
Infrastructure Map
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People & Demographics
Chermside has a median age of 34 and 60% family households. Population +22.6% since 2016 (from 9,315). Projected: Projected ~14,000–16,000 by 2036 (medium-density infill and apartment development).
Education
NAPLAN context below. For detailed school-level NAPLAN scores and trend data, visit MySchool (myschool.edu.au).
These top-rated schools are a short drive from Chermside.
Walkability & Amenities
- 8 parks including Marchant Park, 7th Brigade Park (nearby), Kittyhawk Drive precinct
- 1 per 1,428 residents across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
- Westfield Chermside — Queensland's largest shopping centre (Myer, Event Cinemas, 300+ stores)
- Chermside Marketplace — Woolworths, specialty retail
- Chermside dining and entertainment precinct
Transport
No train station within the suburb — bus services provide public transport connections.
- ~20 min by car / ~30 min by bus
- ~20 min via Gympie Road / Lutwyche Road
- Bus routes: 325, 326, 333, 335, 337, 340, 350, 353, 370
- Brisbane City, Aspley, Chermside West, Kedron, Stafford
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Rental Market
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 22/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −5.5% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −14% (2020–24) · Violent −4.8% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 195 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Low overall — minor overland flow near Downfall Creek. Low (urban suburb, fully developed). Always verify your specific property:
- Check Brisbane City Council Flood Awareness Map for specific property risk
- BCC flood planning overlay applies to limited pockets near creek lines
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Chermside has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Westfield Chermside — QLD's largest shopping centre
- Prince Charles Hospital — major public hospital
- St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside
- Chermside Library — modern public library
- Extensive bus network with frequent services to CBD
Investor Summary
Recent Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimates- Investor profile: Major employment and retail hub with excellent transport connectivity
- Demand indicator: High demand across all property types — tight vacancy rates
- Gentrification risk: High — rapid densification and investment in major infrastructure
- Subdivision potential: Limited — primarily townhouse/apartment development on larger sites
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