Wavell Heights vs Nundah
Annual running cost comparison for Brisbane home buyers · 2025–26 data
Data updated July 2025 · Council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance
Annual running cost breakdown
| Cost component | Wavell Heights | Nundah |
|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,519 | $1,519 |
| Water & sewerage | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Annual commute (driving) | $735 | $701 |
| Home insurance (estimated) | $1,850 | $1,800 |
| Total annual cost | $5,928 | $5,844 |
| Distance to CBD | 8.7 km | 8.3 km |
Teal = lower cost. Council rates from Brisbane City Council 2025-26 and Brisbane City Council 2025-26. Commute uses ATO 88c/km over ABS annual kilometres by location class. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary.
Cost breakdown detail
Both suburbs fall under Brisbane City Council 2025-26, paying the same general rate of $1,519 per year.
Driving commute costs are similar: $735 per year from Wavell Heights and $701 from Nundah to Brisbane CBD.
Schools and risk profile
| Factor | Wavell Heights | Nundah |
|---|---|---|
| School score (ICSEA) | 4.0/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Nearest state primary | Wavell Heights State School | Nundah State School |
| Nearest private school | Our Lady of the Angels' School | St Joseph's School |
| Flood risk | Low | Low |
| Fire risk | Medium | Low |
Nundah has the stronger school profile at 8.4/10 versus 4.0/10 for Wavell Heights (ICSEA scale, higher = better). Nearest state primaries: Wavell Heights State School (Wavell Heights) and Nundah State School (Nundah).
Wavell Heights carries low flood risk and medium fire risk. Nundah has low flood risk and low fire risk. Source: Queensland Globe and QFES mapping.
Who each suburb suits
- Buyers drawn to Wavell Heights's location relative to work and family
- Buyers watching costs: Nundah saves $84 per year
- City commuters: 8.3 km to CBD vs 8.7 km
- Families prioritising school scores: 8.4/10
- Buyers who want lower flood and fire risk
Frequently asked questions
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Which is cheaper to live in, Wavell Heights or Nundah?
Wavell Heights and Nundah are within $84 of each other annually for a house. At that margin, commute direction and school scores will drive the decision more than running cost.
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How far is Wavell Heights from Brisbane CBD compared to Nundah?
Wavell Heights is 8.7 km from Brisbane CBD. Nundah is 8.3 km from Brisbane CBD. Annual driving commute costs are $735 and $701 respectively, using the ATO 88 cents per kilometre rate over standard working days.
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Which suburb has better schools, Wavell Heights or Nundah?
Nundah rates higher on ICSEA school quality data at 8.4/10 versus 4.0/10 for Wavell Heights. The nearest state primary in Wavell Heights is Wavell Heights State School; in Nundah it is Nundah State School. Source: ACARA ICSEA 2025.
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What are the flood and fire risks in Wavell Heights versus Nundah?
Wavell Heights has low flood risk and medium fire risk. Nundah has low flood risk and low fire risk. Source: Queensland Globe flood mapping and QFES bushfire prone land data.
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What are council rates in Wavell Heights compared to Nundah?
Annual council rates for a house in Wavell Heights are $1,519 (Brisbane City Council 2025-26). In Nundah the rate is $1,519 (Brisbane City Council 2025-26). Water and sewerage charges add $1,824 in Wavell Heights and $1,824 in Nundah per year.
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Is Wavell Heights or Nundah better for families?
Nundah scores 8.4/10 on schools and has lower flood and fire risk. For families running both checks, it wins on both counts.
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