Average rent in Wavell Heights, QLD — 2026

Wavell Heights commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $430/week — about 20% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (72% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (92%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 10,344, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Wavell Heights is 9km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.