Wavell Heights
QLD 4012 • Greater Brisbane
About Wavell Heights
Wavell Heights is an established northside suburb 10 kilometres from Brisbane's CBD. The suburb features character homes, tree-lined streets, and genuine neighbourhood atmosphere.
Established northside character defines Wavell Heights—post-war homes, community feel, and accessibility attract families seeking authentic Brisbane suburbs. The suburb offers northside value.
Wavell Heights falls under postcode 4012 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nudgee electorate.
Location
State
Postcode
4012
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner North-West
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.39°, 153.05°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.02 km²
Elevation
44m
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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60 Bage Street
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Amelia Street
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41 Bage Street
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16 Leslie Street
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Warraba Avenue
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Minore Street
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Telopia Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
Median Rent (weekly)
$421
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,450
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.5%
86 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Census 2016
9,684
Census 2021
10,336
▲ 6.7% growth
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$48,828
Income 2021
$59,644
▲ 22.2% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
8,110
Born Overseas
2,004
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 331
- 2. New Zealand 297
- 3. India 148
- 4. Philippines 91
- 5. South Africa 87
- 6. Italy 60
- 7. China 50
- 8. Fiji 45
- 9. Scotland 43
- 10. United States 43
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
English
4,021
Australian
3,756
Irish
1,607
Scottish
1,279
German
659
Italian
602
Chinese
250
Indian
218
Filipino
161
Dutch
151
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
5,941
Both parents born in Australia
2,563
Both parents born overseas
1,574
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
Christianity
52.2%
No Religion
39.8%
Hinduism
1.5%
Buddhism
0.9%
Islam
0.7%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
757 (7.3%)
5-14 years
1,452 (14.0%)
15-19 years
653 (6.3%)
20-24 years
553 (5.4%)
25-34 years
1,383 (13.4%)
35-44 years
1,722 (16.7%)
45-54 years
1,553 (15.0%)
55-64 years
1,049 (10.1%)
65-74 years
702 (6.8%)
75-84 years
322 (3.1%)
85+ years
199 (1.9%)