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Queensland · Postcode 4012
Wavell Heights postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 9 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Wavell Heights at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Wavell Heights ranks: household income is in the top 10% of QLD suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in QLD; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Wavell Heights vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Wavell Heights | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,615 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $421 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,450 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 37 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4012 covers Wavell Heights, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 9 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Brisbane Inner City region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Wavell Heights has a population of 10,336 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $2,615, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 153 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Wavell Heights includes a median weekly rent of $421, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,450, with 3,724 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wavell Heights scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Wavell Heights include Wavell State High School, Our Lady of the Angels' School and Wavell Heights State School.
Wavell Heights is part of the Brisbane Inner - North statistical area in Queensland.
Wavell Heights details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4012 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 10,336 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,615/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,147/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $421 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,450 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2526/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,724 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 153 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.393 |
| Longitude | 153.048 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 9 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane Inner City |
| Area (SA3) | Brisbane Inner - North |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Lilley |
| State Electorate | Stafford |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,209 (21.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,206 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,105 (30.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,602 (25.2%) |
| 65+ years | 1,223 (11.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 797 (7.7%) |
| Arthritis | 615 (6.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 346 (3.3%) |
| Diabetes | 312 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 307 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 120 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 32 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 158 (4.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,204 (32.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,655 (44.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 682 (18.4%) |
Schools in Wavell Heights
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Wavell Heights. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Wavell Heights
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.