Side by sideSuburb comparison

Chermside Centre vs Wavell Heights North.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Wavell Heights North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wavell Heights North (1066) sits above Chermside Centre (1053).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Wavell Heights North edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1053).

Common questionsChermside Centre vs Wavell Heights North

Common questions

Does Chermside Centre or Wavell Heights North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wavell Heights North scores 1066 vs 1053 in Chermside Centre. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Chermside Centre
Metric
Wavell Heights North

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$385/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$385/wk
$327/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$327/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
10
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
18,389
Population
23,440
36
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1053
Avg ICSEA
1066

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).