Wavell Heights, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wavell Heights Brisbane, Queensland
Wavell State High School, 2018
Wavell Heights Location in Queensland
Population	10,336 (2021 census)
• Density	2,521/km2 (6,530/sq mi)
Established	1940s
Postcode(s)	4012
Area	4.1 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	10.5 km (7 mi) N of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Northgate Ward)
State electorate(s)	Nudgee Stafford
Federal Division(s)	Lilley
Suburbs around Wavell Heights: Chermside Geebung Virginia Chermside Wavell Heights Nundah Kedron Kalinga Nundah

Wavell Heights is a suburb located in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's a friendly place where many families live. In 2021, about 10,336 people called Wavell Heights home.

Exploring Wavell Heights

Wavell Heights is about 10.5 kilometers (6.5 miles) north of the center of Brisbane. Most of the land here is used for homes. You'll also find two parks, Mercer Park and Shaw Park, in the southern part of the suburb.

A Look Back in Time

The area we know as Wavell Heights today used to be called West Nundah. In 1941, the Brisbane City Council decided to give it a new name. They chose Wavell Heights to honor Field Marshal Lord Wavell. He was an important military leader during World War II.

Early Churches and Community

The first Methodist Church building opened here on May 28, 1938. It was used for church services, Sunday school, and community events. Later, in 1957, a new brick church was built next to it. The old building then became a church hall.

The Catholic Church of St Paschal Baylon opened its doors on August 8, 1937. As more people joined, a new building was constructed. It had the church on the ground floor and space for a school upstairs.

Growing Schools

Wavell Heights State School welcomed its first students on January 27, 1948. This happened because many families moved to Brisbane's northern suburbs after World War II. The school grew very big in the 1950s and 1960s, with over 900 students. Even though student numbers dropped for a while, they have since increased again.

Our Lady of the Angels' Catholic School opened on January 22, 1950. It was first managed by the Presentation Sisters. Later, in the mid-1990s, the school began to be led by people who were not part of a religious order.

Wavell State High School opened on January 27, 1959. It is one of the largest public high schools in Brisbane's northern suburbs.

Who Lives Here?

In 2021, Wavell Heights had a population of 10,336 people. The average age of people living here was 36 years old. About 20.9% of the population were children under 15. Most people (78.5%) living in Wavell Heights were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included New Zealand and England. Most residents (87.8%) spoke only English at home.

Historic Places

Wavell Heights has several places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites. They include old farmhouses, residences, and school buildings. For example, the Wavell State High School buildings are considered a heritage site.

Schools in Wavell Heights

Wavell Heights has excellent schools for students of all ages.

• Wavell Heights State School is a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. In 2018, it had 491 students. You can find it on Minore Street.
• Our Lady of the Angels' School is a Catholic primary school, also for Prep to Year 6. It had 602 students in 2018. This school is located on Warraba Avenue.
• Wavell State High School is a government high school for students in Years 7 to 12. In 2018, it had 1,597 students. The school is on Telopia Avenue and also has a special education program.

Community and Services

Wavell Heights has several churches that serve the community.

• St Paschal's Catholic Church is on Warraba Street.
• Wavell Heights Presbyterian Church is on Spence Road.

The Wavell Heights Neighbourhood Society Inc. helps manage Murray Duus Park. This park has facilities for a kindergarten, a Karate club, girl guides, scouts, and a lapidary club (for working with stones). The Society also looks after a public tennis court and a community center. The community center has a hall with two floors, stages, and kitchen facilities for events.

Famous Faces from Wavell Heights

Some well-known people have lived in Wavell Heights:

• Darryl Brohman, a famous rugby league player and coach.
• Jacob Elordi, an actor.