Chermside West

Population growth drivers in Chermside West are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025 the estimated population of the Chermside West statistical area (Lv2) is around 7,465. This reflects an increase of 500 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,965. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 7,363 as of June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,120 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Chermside West (SA2) saw a growth of 7.2% since census, positioning it within 0.5 percentage points of the SA3 area's 7.7%, demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 67.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied where utilised. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected for the Chermside West (SA2), with an expected increase of 817 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 9.8% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Chermside West according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Chermside West averaged approximately 12 new dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 62 homes were approved, with an additional 9 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, 5.2 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

This indicates substantial demand outstripping supply, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new properties was $641,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $1.1 million, predominantly reflecting residential development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Chermside West had significantly less development activity, at 59.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

The area's new construction has been entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining its traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. As of now, there are approximately 664 people per dwelling approval in the location. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Chermside West is forecasted to gain 733 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Chermside West has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

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Employment conditions in Chermside West demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Chermside West has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than the national average, and it has seen an estimated employment growth of 10.7% over the past year.

As of September 2025, 4,289 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. The workforce participation rate is similar to that of Greater Brisbane at 64.5%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance has a particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, manufacturing has limited presence in the area with only 4.0% of residents employed in this sector compared to the regional average of 6.4%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 10.7% while labour force increased by 10.8%, causing a slight rise in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8%, labour force expand by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Chermside West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Chermside West's median income among taxpayers was $55,607 and average income stood at $66,685 in financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively for Greater Brisbane. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $61,118 and $73,293 based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Chermside West cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 33.4% of residents (2,493 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the region. Notably, 30.6% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income, and residents rank in the 76th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Chermside West is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Chermside West, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares with Brisbane metro's structure of 67.2% houses and 32.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Chermside West stood at 37.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.3% and rented ones at 25.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent in the area was $455, higher than Brisbane metro's figure of $390. Nationally, Chermside West's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Chermside West features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.5% of all households, including 35.3% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for 23.5%, comprising 19.5% lone person households and 3.8% group households. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Chermside West exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 32.4%, surpassing Queensland's average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas account for 11.5% and certificates for 19.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.9% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Chermside West has 32 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 13 different routes that together facilitate 1,952 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically situated 203 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, services run 278 times daily across all routes, equating to about 61 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Chermside West is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Chermside West faces significant health challenges. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but to a considerably higher degree among older cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% of the total population (~4,003 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Brisbane's 58.0%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 8.3 and 7.4% of residents respectively. 67.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.1% across Greater Brisbane. As of June 2021, 18.5% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,381 people), higher than the 16.6% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Chermside West was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Chermside West had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 26.0% of its population born overseas and 18.7% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Chermside West, comprising 55.4% of its population, compared to 52.2% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (24.7%), Australian (23.5%), and Irish (9.8%).

Notably, Samoan (0.7%) was overrepresented in Chermside West compared to the regional average of 0.4%. Similarly, Indian (3.7%) and Italian (4.4%) groups were also more prevalent than their respective regional averages of 2.1% and 4.0%.

Chermside West's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Chermside West's median age is 38, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38. The proportion of residents aged 85 and above is strong at 4.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group is less prevalent in Chermside West at 12.5%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.0% to 13.4%, while the 75-84 age group has declined from 7.9% to 6.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Chermside West's age structure. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 80%, reaching 552 people from the current 306. Those aged 65 and above will comprise 51% of projected population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.