Brisbane suburb comparison
Chermside vs Kedron
Northside upgrader money flows between these all the time. Chermside is bigger-block-and-westfield; Kedron is closer-to-the-CBD and quieter streets.
Head-to-head numbers
| Metric | Chermside | Kedron |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1,150,000 | $1,050,000 |
| Median unit price | $750,000 | $580,000 |
| 12-month change | +6.0% | +6.0% |
| 5-year growth | +72.0% | +72.0% |
| Distance to CBD | 10 km | 7 km |
| Postcode | 4032 | 4031 |
| Region | Northern Suburbs | Inner North |
| Council / LGA | Brisbane City | Brisbane City |
The case for Chermside
Chermside sits 10 km from the CBD in the Northern Suburbs part of the city. Houses sell for around $1,150,000 on the modelled median, with units at $750,000. Over the past year prices have moved +6.0% — broadly tracking the wider Brisbane City market. Chermside trades at a premium — buyers who choose it over Kedron are typically paying for proximity, prestige or character.
The case for Kedron
Kedron is 7 km from the CBD in the Inner North pocket. Houses sit around $1,050,000, units around $580,000, with 12-month change of +6.0%. Kedron is the value side of this comparison — about 10% cheaper at the median than Chermside.
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