Northgate vs Wavell Heights, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Northgate | Wavell Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.0/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.0 / 1k | 30.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 74 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 66 | 205 |
| Population | 4,876 | 10,336 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWavell Heights
- Best for familiesWavell Heights
- Best for investmentWavell Heights
- Best for best valueWavell Heights
- Best for best schoolsWavell Heights
Comparison summary
Northgate (Qld) and Wavell Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Wavell Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Wavell Heights; Housing (desirability) favours Wavell Heights; Crime rate favours Wavell Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Wavell Heights, Families → Wavell Heights, Investment → Wavell Heights, Best value → Wavell Heights.