Nundah vs Wavell Heights
Nundah (median $1,165,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Wavell Heights ($1,250,000).
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| Measure | Nundah | Wavell Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,165,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Median unit | $542,000 | $615,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $670/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $640/wk | $575/wk |
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 55.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1093 | 1080 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 14 |
| Transit score | 50 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,098 | 10,336 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1039 mm | 1039 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Nundah scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nundah (1093) sits above Wavell Heights (1080). Wavell Heights skews owner-occupied (71%), Nundah runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
- For buyers
- Nundah is the lower entry point at $1,165,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wavell Heights offers the higher gross rental yield (3.12% vs 2.99%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Nundah edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1080). Wavell Heights also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Nundah vs Wavell Heights: common questions
Is Nundah or Wavell Heights cheaper to buy in?
Nundah has the lower median house price at $1,165,000, roughly 7% below Wavell Heights ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Nundah or Wavell Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nundah scores 1093 vs 1080 in Wavell Heights. 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.
Which is more walkable, Nundah or Wavell Heights?
Nundah scores 28/100 on walkability vs 14/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Nundah or Wavell Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.12% in Wavell Heights vs 2.99% in Nundah. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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