Overall score
Wavell Heights
56.2/100
Wooloowin
47.8/100
Wavell Heights vs Wooloowin, QLD Suburb Comparison
Wavell Heights for retirees and families; Wooloowin for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Wavell HeightsWooloowin
Crime rate
Wavell Heights
51.1 / 1k
Wooloowin
79.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Wavell Heights
210
Wooloowin
83
Population
Wavell Heights
10,336
Wooloowin
4,029
Metric leadWavell Heights 7Wooloowin 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWavell Heights
- Best for familiesWavell Heights
- Best for investmentWavell Heights
- Best for best valueWavell Heights
- Best for best schoolsWooloowin
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Wavell Heights | Wooloowin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.2/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.5/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.1 / 1k | 79.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | — |
| Public transport stops | 74 | 16 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 210 | 83 |
| Green cover | 15.7% | 0.4% |
| Population | 10,336 | 4,029 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Wavell Heights is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Wooloowin is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Wavell Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Wooloowin keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Wavell Heights pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Wooloowin is the better pick for schools and education options, plus walkability.
Choose Wavell Heights if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Wooloowin for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.