Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wavell Heights vs Chermside Centre.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wavell Heights (1080) 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1053).

Common questionsWavell Heights vs Chermside Centre

Common questions

Does Wavell Heights or Chermside Centre have better schools?

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

Wavell Heights
Metric
Chermside Centre

Price & Market

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

Rental

$775/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$385/wk
$575/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$327/wk
71.0%
Owner occupied
27.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

14
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
10,336
Population
18,389
37
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1080
Avg ICSEA
1053

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).