Brisbane suburb comparison
Nundah vs Wavell Heights
Middle-ring north pair. Nundah is the train-and-village option; Wavell Heights is bigger blocks and family schools.
Head-to-head numbers
| Metric | Nundah | Wavell Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1,230,000 | $1,300,000 |
| Median unit price | $765,000 | $620,000 |
| 12-month change | +5.5% | +5.5% |
| 5-year growth | +70.0% | +70.0% |
| Distance to CBD | 9 km | 8 km |
| Postcode | 4012 | 4012 |
| Region | Northern Suburbs | Northern Suburbs |
| Council / LGA | Brisbane City | Brisbane City |
The case for Nundah
Nundah sits 9 km from the CBD in the Northern Suburbs part of the city. Houses sell for around $1,230,000 on the modelled median, with units at $765,000. Over the past year prices have moved +5.5% — broadly tracking the wider Brisbane City market. If you're price-sensitive, Nundah offers 5% better value per house than Wavell Heights.
The case for Wavell Heights
Wavell Heights is 8 km from the CBD in the Northern Suburbs pocket. Houses sit around $1,300,000, units around $620,000, with 12-month change of +5.5%. Wavell Heights trades at a premium over Nundah, usually reflecting catchments, riverfront access or a tighter buyer pool.
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