Brisbane · 4012

Wavell Heights, QLD

11.2%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

NextSuburb scoreTier B
65Strong
Median house
$1.09M
5y growth
11.2%/yr
Gross yield
2.0%
Vacancy
1.1%
Growth-led, low cashflowHigh confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)11.2%/yr
    100/100
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    100/100
  • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    90/100
  • Rental yield2.0%
    40/100
  • Rental demand1.1% vacancy
    73/100
  • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    76/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability27% under cap
    27/100

Why this score

Wavell Heights scores 65/100 (Strong). The two strongest signals: 11.2%/yr capital growth over five years and 10.0% population growth over five years. The standout watch-out: gross yield of 2.0% leaves modest cashflow.

Drivers
  • Capital growth11.2%/yr
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
  • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
  • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
Risks
  • Thin gross yield (2.0%)
  • No major construction project in this state

Nearest infrastructure

Cross River Rail — Roma Street8.8 km away

Construction · $7.1bn · completion 2026

Construction-stage projects within 10 km lift the suburb’s infrastructure score; projects more than 25 km away barely move it.

Comparable suburbs

Three QLD suburbs in the same budget band with the closest NextSuburb scores.

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60-month score history

Backfilled — live history begins May 2026
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