ituated about 10km north of the Brisbane CBD, Chermside is a major suburban hub. In addition to providing ample opportunities for those in need of retail therapy, it is also convenient to the airport and several major hospitals, and is well served by public transport.
With a 16-screen cinema, bikeways, plenty of green space, funky eateries and other amenities, it’s no wonder that Chermside is particularly popular with singles and young working couples without children.
In the past couple of decades many of the post-war dwellings have been demolished to make way for modern apartments.
In fact, according to the 2016 Census, over 70% of Chermside residents live in a unit, apartment, flat or townhouse, rather than a detached single family dwelling.
Along with the influx of human residents however, have come new challenges when it comes to pest control.
While ants, moths, rodents and silverfish tended to flourish in the older style residences, apartment living attracts a slightly different type of (non-paying) tenant.