Chermside West
QLD 4032 • Greater Brisbane
About Chermside West
Chermside West is an established residential suburb in Brisbane City Council, situated approximately 9 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD in the city's northern corridor. With a population of 6,965 and a median age of 39, the suburb has a mature, settled character typical of Brisbane's inner-northern ring, with a mix of post-war homes, renovated Queenslanders, and some newer infill development. Household incomes sit at a moderate ,124 per week, and the predominantly Anglo-Celtic community — with English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestry topping the census — reflects the area's long-established residential history.
Chermside West benefits enormously from its proximity to Westfield Chermside, one of Queensland's largest shopping centres, offering extensive retail, dining, and entertainment options just across the suburb boundary. Frequent bus services along Gympie Road and Hamilton Road connect residents to the Brisbane CBD and surrounding areas with ease. The suburb's age profile skews older, with a sizeable population aged 65 and above, suggesting it is popular with retirees and long-term residents who value the area's convenience and community feel. Local parks, schools, and access to the Prince Charles Hospital precinct round out the neighbourhood's appeal.
Chermside West falls under postcode 4032 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stafford electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hamilton Road
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Hamilton Road
Housing 2021 Census
3 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 259
- 2. India 239
- 3. England 188
- 4. China 107
- 5. Philippines 96
- 6. Italy 76
- 7. South Africa 46
- 8. Malaysia 43
- 9. Papua New Guinea 43
- 10. Scotland 32
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)