Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wavell Heights vs Wavell Heights North.

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

Wavell Heights scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 10/100 ), 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).

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 1066).

Common questionsWavell Heights vs Wavell Heights North

Common questions

Does Wavell Heights or Wavell Heights North 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 or Wavell Heights North?

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.

The numbers behind the take

Wavell Heights
Metric
Wavell Heights North

Price & Market

$1,250,000
Median house
$615,000
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
10
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
10,336
Population
23,440
37
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1080
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).