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Wavell Heights
QLDWavell Heights is a growing suburb in QLD with 11,227 residents.
- SA2 code
- 302021034
- State
- QLD
Population
11,227
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+7.5%
3yr: +6.0% · 10yr: +10.7%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$430/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$2,638/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Wavell Heights (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +6.0%5yr: +7.5%10yr: +10.7%Total: +28.7%
Population grew from 8,723 to 11,227 over 24 years, averaging 1.1% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 2.0%Almost entirely detached houses (92.2%), owner-occupied (73%), built for families (45% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 92%
3,415 houses104 townhouses184 apartments
Tenure
Owned 29%
Mortgage 44%
Renting 27%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
54 (1.5%)
2 bed
418 (11.4%)
3 bed
1,663 (45.2%)
4 bed
1,062 (28.9%)
5 bed
432 (11.7%)
6+ bed
52 (1.4%)