Chermside
QLD 4032 • Greater Brisbane
About Chermside
Chermside is a major northside hub 10 kilometres from Brisbane's CBD, anchored by Westfield Chermside—one of Queensland's largest shopping centres. The suburb also houses the Prince Charles Hospital and significant apartment development.
Shopping and healthcare hub defines Chermside—major retail, hospital employment, and transport access attract diverse residents. The suburb offers northside convenience at its most comprehensive.
Chermside falls under postcode 4032 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stafford electorate.
Location
State
Postcode
4032
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer North
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.39°, 153.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
3.98 km²
Elevation
25m
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesChermside Shopping CentreCnr Gympie Road & Hamilton Road Chermside 4032 QLD -
Woolworths395 Gympie Road Chermside 4032 QLD -
ALDIGympie Road 628, Chermside QLD 4032
Schools
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Hamilton Road
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Hamilton Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Median Rent (weekly)
$370
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,690
Avg Household Size
1.9 people
Median Age
35 years
Demographics
Census 2016
9,315
Census 2021
11,426
▲ 22.7% growth
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$35,984
Income 2021
$43,888
▲ 22.0% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
6,817
Born Overseas
3,848
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 494
- 2. New Zealand 420
- 3. Philippines 388
- 4. England 241
- 5. China 235
- 6. Nepal 171
- 7. South Korea 148
- 8. Italy 97
- 9. Malaysia 89
- 10. Thailand 86
- 11. Fiji 77
- 12. Brazil 70
- 13. Hong Kong 57
- 14. Taiwan 57
- 15. Papua New Guinea 56
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
English
3,452
Australian
2,896
Irish
1,225
Scottish
1,016
Chinese
610
Indian
529
German
524
Filipino
495
Italian
491
Australian Aboriginal
339
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
4,749
Both parents born in Australia
4,520
Both parents born overseas
1,237
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
Christianity
41.3%
No Religion
38.8%
Hinduism
5.1%
Buddhism
2.4%
Islam
1.9%
Sikhism
1.1%
Judaism
0.1%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
536 (4.7%)
5-14 years
819 (7.2%)
15-19 years
419 (3.7%)
20-24 years
1,137 (10.0%)
25-34 years
2,687 (23.5%)
35-44 years
1,625 (14.2%)
45-54 years
1,116 (9.8%)
55-64 years
958 (8.4%)
65-74 years
837 (7.3%)
75-84 years
779 (6.8%)
85+ years
522 (4.6%)