Wavell Heights North vs Wavell Heights

Wavell Heights scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wavell Heights (1080) sits above Wavell Heights North (1066).

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MeasureWavell Heights NorthWavell Heights
Price and market
Median house–$1,250,000
Median unit–$615,000
Renting
House rent–$750/wk
Unit rent–$575/wk
Owner occupied–71.0%
Renter occupied–27.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10661080
Lifestyle and people
Walk score1014
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population–10,336
Median age–37
Climate
Annual rainfall1039 mm1039 mm
Mean max, January29.8°C29.8°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

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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1066).

Wavell Heights North vs Wavell Heights: common questions

Does Wavell Heights North or Wavell Heights have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wavell Heights scores 1080 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.

Which is more walkable, Wavell Heights North or Wavell Heights?

Wavell Heights scores 14/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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.