Wavell Heights Suburb Profile
Wavell Heights is an established inner-north Brisbane suburb of leafy residential streets, mostly detached homes and a strong family presence. It sits 10 km north of central Brisbane, west of Sandgate Road, running from Downfall Creek in the north to Kedron Brook in the south. This guide is from Lauren Jones Buyers Agency, a buyers agent in Wavell Heights with our office on Shaw Road.
An Introduction to Wavell Heights
Once known as West Nundah, the suburb was renamed Wavell Heights in 1941 after the local progress association sought a clearer name, honouring Field Marshal Lord Wavell. The eastern edge along Sandgate Road was already largely built up by the start of the Second World War. After the war, War Service and Housing Commission homes were added alongside private estates, and neighbourhood shops opened along Rode Road. Wavell Heights State School opened in 1948, Our Lady of the Angels' School in 1950 and Wavell State High School in 1959. Many original homes have since been renovated or replaced, but separate houses remain the main dwelling type.
Why Choose Wavell Heights?
Buyers are often drawn to the mix of an established residential setting and access to two of the northside's main hubs. Westfield Chermside is at 395 Hamilton Road, Chermside, on the corner of Gympie Road and Hamilton Road, the same Hamilton Road that runs through Wavell Heights. Nundah Village, at 89 Buckland Road, Nundah, adds shops and dining on the Sandgate Road side.
The suburb suits owner occupiers looking for a family house in Brisbane's inner north, close to schools, parks and everyday shops. At the 2021 Census, 91.0% of occupied private dwellings were separate houses, with 6.3% flats or apartments and 3.0% semi-detached or townhouse dwellings.
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Property market
- Median house price: $1.65 million, as at September 2026
- Change over the previous year: 10 per cent, or $150,000, as at September 2026
- Change over the previous three months: 10.6 per cent, as at September 2026
The population grew from 9,435 at the 2011 Census to 10,336 in 2021. The September 2026 market figures describe past performance. They are not a forecast.
Wavell Heights Stats
Demographics (2021 Census)
- Population: 10,336 people
- Median age: 37 years
- Median weekly household income: $2,615
- Family households: 75.8% of occupied private dwellings
- Couple families with children: 53.0% of families
- Tenure: 28.8% owned outright and 42.5% owned with a mortgage (71.3% owner occupied in total)
- Employment (employed people aged 15 and over): 30.7% Professionals, 17.6% Managers, 14.4% Clerical and Administrative Workers
- Born in Australia: 78.5%
- Average household size: 2.7 people
- Private dwellings: 4,016
Amenities & Facilities
Schools & Childcare Centres
- Wavell Heights State School, Minore Street, Prep to Year 6, open since 1948. The Queensland Department of Education recorded 398 enrolments in August 2026.
- Our Lady of the Angels' School, 30 Warraba Avenue, Prep to Year 6.
- Wavell State High School, 70 Telopia Avenue, Years 7 to 12. It sits between Wavell Heights, Kedron and Chermside and has an Enrolment Management Plan.
Nearby Catholic secondary options in Kedron include Padua College at 80 Turner Road and Mount Alvernia College at 82 Cremorne Road. Local early learning options include Goodstart Early Learning Wavell Heights at 231 Hamilton Road, for children aged six weeks to five years, and Wavell Heights Kindergarten at 173 Edinburgh Castle Road, a C&K-affiliated community kindergarten.
Healthcare
The Prince Charles Hospital is in neighbouring Chermside at 627 Rode Road, on one of the suburb's main connecting roads.
Shopping & Dining
Wavell Heights has long had neighbourhood shops along Rode Road. Westfield Chermside is on Hamilton Road at Gympie Road and has a dedicated bus interchange. Nundah Village at 89 Buckland Road, Nundah, is another nearby cluster of shops and dining.
Parks & Recreation
The suburb's southern edge follows Kedron Brook. The Kedron Brook Bikeway runs from Mitchelton to Nundah, almost 20 km, with parks and picnic areas along the route. Shaw Estate Park at 135 Edinburgh Castle Road includes the Murray Duus Park skate facility. In neighbouring Chermside, 7th Brigade Park at 375 Hamilton Road is a large park.
Future Developments
The main nearby Council project buyers ask about is planning work at 7th Brigade Park in Chermside. As of mid-2026, a final concept plan was still being prepared and any construction remained subject to future funding and approvals.
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Lifestyle & Community
Transport & Connectivity
At the 2021 Census, 75.8% of occupied private dwellings were family households. Owner occupation is high, and everyday needs can be met locally or in Chermside and Nundah. The brook, parks and bikeway support walking and cycling.
Homes closer to Sandgate Road, Hamilton Road, Rode Road or Edinburgh Castle Road can be more affected by traffic noise, so inspections at different times of day matter. Flood risk is property-specific. The suburb is bounded by Downfall Creek and Kedron Brook, and low-lying areas close to a creek can carry a higher flood risk. Check Brisbane City Council's Flood Awareness Map and, where needed, a FloodWise Property Report.
Landmarks
Public Transport
Wavell Heights does not have its own railway station. The part of the suburb next to Sandgate Road is less than one kilometre from Nundah railway station on the Shorncliffe line, and Northgate station is another nearby rail interchange.
Buses also run through the suburb. Bus stops in Wavell Heights, including Spence Road near Highlands Street, are served by routes such as 322, 326 and 327. Journey times vary, so use Translink's journey planner for a specific trip.
Roads
Wavell Heights sits west of Sandgate Road, one of the northside's main arterials, with Gympie Road a short drive west through Chermside. Hamilton Road, Rode Road, Edinburgh Castle Road and Shaw Road are important local connectors. These roads are convenient, but some streets carry through traffic, so weigh access against noise on the specific street.
Key landmarks in Wavell Heights include:
- Wavell Heights State School, Minore Street
- Our Lady of the Angels' School, 30 Warraba Avenue
- Wavell State High School, 70 Telopia Avenue
- The former West Nundah Methodist Church, now the Uniting Church Hall, at 149 Rode Road, a local heritage place opened in 1938
- Shaw Estate Park, 135 Edinburgh Castle Road, including the Murray Duus Park skate facility
- Kedron Brook, forming the suburb's southern boundary, and the Kedron Brook Bikeway
- 7th Brigade Park, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside
Why invest in Wavell Heights?
Wavell Heights is first and foremost an owner-occupier suburb. At the 2021 Census, 71.3% of occupied private dwellings were owned outright or with a mortgage, and more than nine in ten occupied dwellings were separate houses. That profile can support long-term demand from families and other owner occupiers. It does not, on its own, tell you what a property will return.
As at September 2026, the median house price was $1.65 million, with recorded growth of 10 per cent over the previous year and 10.6 per cent over the previous three months. Those are historical observations, not a promise of future capital growth or rental performance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wavell Heights a good suburb to live in?
For many buyers, yes, if you want a family-oriented, mostly detached-housing suburb in Brisbane's inner north, with local schools and access to Chermside and Nundah. Whether it is a good fit still depends on budget, school catchments, traffic and the flood and condition profile of the individual property.
How far is Wavell Heights from the Brisbane CBD?
Wavell Heights is about 10 km north of the Brisbane CBD. Travel times vary with the time of day and your starting point.
Does Wavell Heights have a train station?
No. Nundah railway station is less than one kilometre from the Sandgate Road edge of the suburb. Buses also connect Wavell Heights with Chermside, Nundah and the city.
What schools are in Wavell Heights?
Wavell Heights State School and Our Lady of the Angels' School both offer Prep to Year 6. Wavell State High School (Years 7 to 12) is at 70 Telopia Avenue, Wavell Heights, and has an Enrolment Management Plan. Padua College and Mount Alvernia College are in neighbouring Kedron.
Is Wavell Heights affected by flooding?
It can be, depending on the block. The suburb runs from Downfall Creek to Kedron Brook, and low-lying areas close to a creek can face a higher flood risk. Check the Flood Awareness Map and a FloodWise Property Report for the address.
What is the Wavell Heights property market like?
As at September 2026, the median house price was $1.65 million, up 10 per cent over the previous year and 10.6 per cent over the previous three months. These figures describe past performance, not a forecast.
Is there a buyers agent in Wavell Heights?
Yes. Lauren Jones Buyers Agency is a buyers agent in Wavell Heights, based at Suite 6, 216 Shaw Road. We help buyers find and compare properties, complete due diligence and negotiate the purchase. Call 0414 221 741 to talk about your search.
Looking for a Buyers Agent in Wavell Heights?
If you are buying in Wavell Heights, it helps to work with someone local. We're based at Suite 6, 216 Shaw Road, Wavell Heights, and can help you compare properties, complete due diligence and buy with a clear plan.
Call 0414 221 741 to talk about your search.