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Chermside West Postcode
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Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Chermside West Compares
Chermside West vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Chermside West | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,124 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $455 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,058 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 39 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4032 covers Chermside West, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 10 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Brisbane - North region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Chermside West has a population of 6,965 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $2,124, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 140 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Chermside West includes a median weekly rent of $455, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,058, with 2,476 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 74.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Chermside West scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Chermside West include Craigslea State High School and Craigslea State School.
Chermside West is part of the Chermside statistical area in Queensland.
Chermside West Details
| Postcode | 4032 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 6,965 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,124/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $884/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $455 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,058 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1976/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,476 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 140 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.381389 |
| Longitude | 153.012222 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 10 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane - North |
| Area (SA3) | Chermside |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Lilley |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,236 (17.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 834 (12.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,876 (26.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,566 (22.5%) |
| 65+ years | 1,451 (20.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 592 (8.5%) |
| Asthma | 551 (7.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 372 (5.3%) |
| Diabetes | 352 (5.1%) |
| Cancer | 294 (4.2%) |
| Dementia | 125 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 113 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 113 (4.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 831 (33.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,042 (42.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 468 (19.1%) |
Schools in Chermside West
Suburbs Near Chermside West
Same Postcode (4032)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.