Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wavell Heights North vs Chermside South.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chermside South (1074) sits above Wavell Heights North (1066).

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

Chermside South edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1066).

Common questionsWavell Heights North vs Chermside South

Common questions

Does Wavell Heights North or Chermside South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chermside South scores 1074 vs 1066 in Wavell Heights North. 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

Wavell Heights North
Metric
Chermside South

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

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1066
Avg ICSEA
1074

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).