Wavell Heights, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Wavell Heights QLD is 10,336 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wavell Heights is $1,147 per week ($59,644 per year). Median rent in Wavell Heights is $421 per week ($1,824 per month). Wavell Heights has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wavell Heights has a population density of 2,526 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wavell Heights is England. The most common religion is No religion (39.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wavell Heights is $2,450.

Population
10,336
Census 2021
Median income
$1,147/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$421/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Wavell Heights vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Wavell Heights is $1,147 a week, 54% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 68th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $421 a week, $101 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 16.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWavell HeightsTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,147/wk$747/wk +54%$766/wk
Household income$2,615/wk$1,593/wk +64%$1,637/wk
Rent$421/wk$320/wk +32%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,450/mo$1,625/mo +51%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.1%20.4% −4.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Wavell Heights, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wavell Heights Population

10,336 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wavell Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,147/wk
$59,644 per year
Ranked 557 of 14,663
Median Rent
$421/wk
$1,824 per month
Ranked 1,501 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,450/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Wavell Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,615/wk
Median rent $421/wk
Rent to income 16.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Wavell Heights against your income

About $11,332 a month
Median rent $421/wk
Left after rent $2,194/wk
Rent share 16.1%

Wavell Heights Schools

27
schools nearby
17
government
1072
avg ICSEA score
15,440
total students
Eagle Junction State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 931 students
1153
ICSEA
Clayfield College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 604 students
1135
ICSEA
Our Lady Help of Christians School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 179 students
1132
ICSEA
Kedron State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 487 students
1122
ICSEA
Wooloowin State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 345 students
1121
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Angels' School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 606 students
1119
ICSEA
Padua College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,547 students
1117
ICSEA
St Anthony's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 694 students
1116
ICSEA
Mount Alvernia College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 970 students
1115
ICSEA
St Dympna's Parish School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 647 students
1105
ICSEA
Nundah State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 640 students
1098
ICSEA
Kedron State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,700 students
1096
ICSEA
Virginia State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 469 students
1092
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 167 students
1091
ICSEA
St Kevin's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 356 students
1086
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Wavell Heights, with a map

Wavell Heights Map

Wavell Heights, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Wavell Heights, Queensland: 27.3941°S, 153.0472°E

Wavell Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (27)

People in Wavell Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (5,059) Female 51.1% (5,277)

Population Density

2,526
people per km²
10,336 people · 4.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,093
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.2%
New Zealand
2.9%
India
1.4%
Philippines
0.9%
South Africa
0.8%
Italy
0.6%
China
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.9%
Italian
0.8%
Spanish
0.8%
Hindi
0.5%
German
0.5%
Cantonese
0.4%
Tagalog
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
38.9%
Australian
36.3%
Irish
15.5%
Scottish
12.4%
German
6.4%
Italian
5.8%
Chinese
2.4%
Indian
2.1%
Filipino
1.6%
Dutch
1.5%
Australian Aboriginal
1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
39.4%
Catholic
29.8%
Anglican
10.9%
Not stated
4.0%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Christian (other)
2.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Baptist
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.0% 3,980
Separated
2.4% 195
Divorced
7.9% 645
Widowed
3.5% 282
Never married
37.2% 3,027

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
51.9%
Couple: no children
21.7%
Couple: no children under 15
15.8%
One parent: no children under 15
5.9%
One parent: children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.4%
2 persons
30.6%
3 persons
17.6%
4 persons
22.0%
5 persons
7.3%
6+ persons
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Wavell Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,724 occupied private dwellings in Wavell Heights at the 2021 Census, 27.3% were rented, 28.8% owned outright and 42.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 34 dwellings
Owned outright
28.8% 1,073 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.5% 1,584 dwellings
Rented
27.3% 1,015 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 25 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.7%
2 bedrooms
12.2%
3 bedrooms
44.5%
4 bedrooms
28.5%
5 bedrooms
11.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.9%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
1.8%
$800-$999/mo
2.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
24.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.3%
1 vehicle
32.5%
2 vehicles
44.7%
3 vehicles
12.9%
4+ vehicles
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Wavell Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
47.8% 3,556 people
Employed part-time
23.2% 1,726 people
Unemployed
2.7% 198 people
Not in labour force
26.4% 1,967 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
38.2%
Managers
19.7%
Clerical & Administrative
12.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.6%
Community & Personal Service
8.3%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Labourers
2.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
3.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.1%
$4,000+/wk
27.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
6.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.3%
$3,500+/wk
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.0%
Did not go to work
15.6%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Train
3.7%
Bus
2.6%
Bicycle
1.4%
Walked only
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Truck
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
80.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.8%
Certificate III/IV
21.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Postgraduate Degree
12.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.6%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.7%
Health
13.7%
Engineering
13.5%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Education
7.5%
Architecture & Building
7.0%
Creative Arts
5.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.4%
Information Technology
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
21.8%
Primary: Catholic
20.7%
Secondary: Catholic
17.5%
Secondary: Government
14.8%
Pre-school
10.9%
Vocational Education
8.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.7%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
Need for assistance not stated
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
853
Asthma
367
Arthritis
221
Heart disease
204
Diabetes
171
Cancer
146
Lung condition
121
Stroke
74
Kidney disease
71
Dementia
15

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.4% 979
Did not provide
87.6% 6,890

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.3% 1,360
Not a volunteer
82.7% 6,522

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 12
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 10
Previously served
3.0% 235
Never served
96.7% 7,632

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
39.0%
1 child
14.6%
2 children
29.2%
3 children
12.9%
4 children
3.2%
5+ children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
22
1951: 1960
55
1961: 1970
102
1971: 1980
170
1981: 1990
240
1991: 2000
259
2001: 2010
570
2011: 2015
306
2016
53
2017
60
2018
59
2019
54
2020
21
2021
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

16.1%
moved in the last year
42.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
73.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,337
Moved from QLD
1,209
Moved: same area (SA2)
179
Moved from NSW
69
Moved from overseas
53
Moved from VIC
36
Moved from NT
15
Moved from WA
10
Moved from ACT
7
Moved from SA
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.3%
5: 14 hours
35.5%
15: 29 hours
14.7%
30+ hours
8.5%
Did not do domestic work
18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.9%
Step family: no other children
8.6%
Blended family: no other children
2.7%
Intact family: other children present
0.5%
Step family: other children present
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Wilston
Income: $1,258/wk Rent: $405/wk $16/wk less rent

Suburbs near Wavell Heights

The closest suburb to Wavell Heights is Chermside, 1.7 km away.

Chermside
1.7 km away · income $844/wk · rent $370/wk
Kalinga
1.7 km away · income $1,182/wk · rent $400/wk
Nundah
1.7 km away · income $1,061/wk · rent $375/wk
Kedron
2.0 km away · income $1,107/wk · rent $380/wk
Geebung
2.4 km away · income $960/wk · rent $415/wk
Virginia (Qld)
2.5 km away · income $1,136/wk · rent $443/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wavell Heights

What is the population of Wavell Heights QLD?

The population of Wavell Heights QLD is 10,336 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,526 people per km². Wavell Heights is ranked #613 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wavell Heights?

The median personal income in Wavell Heights QLD is $1,147 per week, or $59,644 per year. The median household income is $2,615 per week. Family income is $3,093 per week. Wavell Heights is ranked #557 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wavell Heights?

Median rent in Wavell Heights QLD is $421 per week ($1,824 per month). Rent represents 16.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Wavell Heights ranks #1,501 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wavell Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wavell Heights QLD is $2,450. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wavell Heights?

The median age in Wavell Heights QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wavell Heights a good suburb to live in?

Wavell Heights is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 10,336. The median income is $1,147/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 33015. All dollar figures in AUD.