Wavell Heights, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Wavell Heights, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Wavell Heights |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.39389 |
| Longitude | 153.04733 |
| Population | 9,479 |
| Density | 2334.7 /km² |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Elevation | 41 m |
| Postcode | 4012 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 9 km north-northeast |
Wavell Heights is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,479. The locality covers an area of 4.1 km², giving a population density of about 2334.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 41 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km north-northeast of Brisbane. Wavell Heights is located at 27.3939°S, 153.0473°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4012.
Wavell Heights rises gently from the surrounding Brisbane plains, its suburban streets unfurling across a landscape of subtle inclines. It lies 8.8 km north-north-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 14°T), and is situated 8.6 km south of Bracken Ridge. Mature eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery sheets, stand sentinel over many gardens, their broad canopies offering a dappled shade that softens the Queensland sun. The air here, particularly as the day begins to wane, carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil, blooming jasmine, and the distant, almost imperceptible scent of the sea. From its elevated positions, Wavell Heights offers glimpses of the wider cityscape, a sprawling panorama that stretches towards the hazy blue of the Glass House Mountains on clearer days.
The origins of Wavell Heights are intertwined with the post-war expansion of Brisbane, a period of optimistic growth that saw many families seeking space and a connection to nature within reach of the city's burgeoning heart. While not a centre of heavy industry, its local economy has long been sustained by the quiet industry of its residents, many of whom found employment in the surrounding commercial precincts or the broader services sector of Brisbane. The suburb itself retains a character of comfortable domesticity, with a strong sense of neighbourhood fostered by its leafy streets and the shared experience of raising families. There are no grand historical monuments here, but the enduring presence of its established homes and the resilience of its natural features speak of a place that has quietly endured, adapting to the passage of time while holding onto a sense of its own distinct identity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wavell Heights, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Wavell Heights, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Wavell Heights includes the postcode (4012), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Wavell Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |