Suburb Intelligence
Chermside 4032
Inner-northern suburb — 9.8km from Brisbane CBD · Brisbane City Council (Marchant Ward / Northgate Ward) · 4.0 km² · Walk Score 55/100
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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.
Market Pulse
Liveability
Living here
Liveability Score
7/10Schools & Education
Walkability & Lifestyle
- 8 parks covering 6% of area
- 1 per 1,428 residents
- Bike Score: Moderate — gympie Road corridor and Kedron Brook bikeway provide cycling options
- 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
People & Demographics
Chermside has a median age of 34 with 60% family households. Household income averages $1,720/week (Mid-range for inner Brisbane suburbs). Population +22.6% since 2016 (from 9,315).
Best Fit
Who Chermside suits
Based on property data, demographics, and lifestyle factors, Chermside appeals to these buyer profiles.
Property Data
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Risk & Due Diligence
What to know before buying
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: 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
Top Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimatesRecent recorded sales in Chermside across the last 3 months.
Investor Summary
- 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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