Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Chermside West scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Chermside West | Stafford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 77 | 51 |
| Safety | 80 | 64 |
| Wealth | 59 | 61 |
| Value | 38 | 63 |
| Parks | 21 | 55 |
| Cafés | 14 | 60 |
| Transit | 69 | 95 |
| Green space | 84 | 1 |
| Active & healthy | 56 | 27 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 72 | 77 |
| Median rent | $455/wk | $415/wk |
| Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026) | $1,255,000 | $1,275,000 |
| House sales in the 12 months to March 2026 | 98 | 127 |
| Population | 6,965 | 6,992 |
| Full profile | Chermside West in full | Stafford Heights in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Chermside West scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Chermside West has the lower median house price of the two ($1,255,000 vs $1,275,000).
Chermside West scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Chermside West or Stafford Heights.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →