Suburb Profile
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Wavell Heights is an established residential suburb 9.5km north of the Brisbane CBD. It borders Chermside, Geebung, Virginia, Nundah, Kedron and Kalinga. The suburb is popular with families for its schools, established homes, parks and convenient access to major northside shopping and employment areas.
Wavell Heights was historically known as West Nundah. In 1941, Brisbane City Council requested that the area be renamed Wavell Heights after Field Marshal Lord Wavell, Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces in the Middle East during the Second World War. Much of the suburb was developed in the post-war decades.
Wavell Heights had a population of 10,336 in 2021, up from 9,684 in 2016, an increase of 6.7%. The largest age group is 30–39 years. Couples with children account for 53% of households, compared with 44.9% across Brisbane.
Owner-occupiers make up a large share of the local market, with 71.3% of homes owner occupied in 2021. Professional occupations are the most common, and household incomes are relatively high: 32.3% of households earn more than $182,000 a year, compared with 22.1% across Brisbane.
Wavell Heights is a quiet residential suburb. A cafe culture is beginning to emerge with several small venues popping up in local streets. There are several large shopping centres within only a few minutes’ drive, including Nundah Village, Toombul Shopping Centre and Westfield Chermside Shopping Centre.
Nundah, Virginia, Toombul and Northgate train stations are only a short drive away providing access to the CBD in less than 20 minutes. Busses also connect Wavell Heights with the neighbouring suburbs and the Brisbane CBD. The suburb is conveniently located between Gympie and Sandgate Roads making it easily accessible for motorists.
Wavell Heights has several schools within the suburb. Wavell Heights State School caters for Prep to Year 6, while Wavell State High School caters for Years 7 to 12. Our Lady of the Angels’ School is a Catholic primary school on Warraba Avenue.
School catchments can change. Buyers seeking access to a particular state school should confirm the current catchment for the individual property before purchasing.
Wavell Heights is home to 15 different parks with playgrounds, sports facilities, dog parks, picnic areas and barbecues. 7th Brigade Park (located to the north of the suburb) is home to a popular Kidspace playground and a dog park. It is also home to Parkrun, a regular Saturday morning run which attracts hundreds of runners every week.
Shaw Park (located on Kedron Brook) contains sporting fields and tennis courts.
Kedron Brook Bikeway connects cyclists to the city and Nudgee Beach. It is also a great place to walk the pooch!
Keith Boden Wetlands is popular with bird enthusiasts.
Wavell Heights is primarily residential and has no major employment centre of its own. Many residents commute to the Brisbane CBD, while Brisbane Airport is another major employment hub within easy reach.
Elevated properties with Brisbane city views and lovely summer breezes are certainly the most desirable.
Traffic noise can be an issue for properties close to major thoroughfares, including Sandgate Road, Rode Road, Edinburgh Castle Road, Hamilton Road and Pfingst Road. As with most Brisbane suburbs, buyers should check the Brisbane City Council Flood Maps, as some areas (particularly streets close to Kedron Brook and Downfall Creek) are susceptible to flooding.
Your Property Hound can assist with the full purchase process in Wavell Heights, including property search and shortlisting, inspections, comparable sales analysis, due diligence, negotiation and contract support. We assess each property on its individual merits rather than relying on suburb-wide averages.
Wavell Heights is predominantly a detached-house market. Cotality records about 3,732 houses and 369 units, with freestanding homes making up the clear majority of local housing. Houses are also tightly held, with an average ownership period of about 12 years, compared with nine years for units.
Post-war timber and weatherboard houses are common, often on traditional suburban blocks of around 600m². Renovations, extensions and contemporary replacement homes have become increasingly common. The smaller unit market includes apartments and townhouse-style developments, many along busier roads and transport corridors.
In July 2026, the median house value in Wavell Heights was $1,590,404.
For this amount you would expect top purchase a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house. For example 12 Vaucluse Street, Wavell Heights recently sold for $1,580,000 in July 2026.
In July 2026, the median unit value was $861,393.
For this amount you would typically expect a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit. For example 5/62 Rode Road, Wasvell Heights recently sold for $845,000 in June 2026.
Wavell Heights has recorded strong long-term growth. The median house value rose from $661,094 in July 2017 to $1,590,404 in July 2026. Over the 12 months to July 2026, house values increased 11.0%, from $1,432,678 to $1,590,404.
Unit values have grown even faster in recent years. The median unit value increased from $372,690 in July 2017 to $861,393 in July 2026, a 21.8% increase over the 12 months to July 2026.
Values eased after reaching higher levels earlier in 2026. The median house value peaked at $1,671,437 in March before falling to $1,590,404 in July. The median unit value fell from $889,082 in June to $861,393 in July. Recent comparable sales are therefore particularly important when assessing current market value.
A buyers agent can help you compare streets and individual properties, identify potential risks and assess value before negotiating a purchase. Your Property Hound represents buyers only and provides independent advice throughout the process.
Supply remains relatively tight for houses. The unit market is much smaller, and several unit indicators are based on limited data.
Low stock-on-market and vacancy-rate figures point to limited available supply at the time of reporting. Houses are mostly owner-occupied, while units have a much higher proportion of renters. Units also offer higher gross rental yields.
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