Wavell Heights vs Wooloowin, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Wavell Heights | Wooloowin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.3/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.1 / 1k | 43.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | — |
| Public transport stops | 74 | 16 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 205 | 80 |
| Population | 10,336 | 4,029 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWavell Heights
- Best for familiesWavell Heights
- Best for investmentWavell Heights
- Best for best valueWavell Heights
- Best for best schoolsWooloowin
Comparison summary
Wavell Heights and Wooloowin 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.