Virginia 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 | Virginia | Wavell Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.7 / 1k | 30.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 74 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 169 | 205 |
| Population | 2,395 | 10,336 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWavell Heights
- Best for familiesWavell Heights
Comparison summary
Virginia (Qld) and Wavell Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Wavell Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Wavell Heights; Crime rate favours Wavell Heights; Schools & preschools favours Wavell Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Wavell Heights, Families → Wavell Heights.