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Welcome to Wavell Heights, QLD

Wavell Heights is a suburb of Brisbane. It has a population of 9,435.

History

Surrounding suburbs include Chermside and Northgate. Wavell Heights is, for the most part, home to Australian-born residents. The next largest country of birth is New Zealand. After English, Italian is the second most common language spoken at home.

Wavell Heights gained its name from one Field Marshal Archibald Wavell. Wavell served during WWII as the Commander-In-Chief of Allied Forces in the Middle East.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Wavell Heights is an inner city suburb of Brisbane. It is nine kilometres from the central business district. It has two primary schools (one public and one Catholic), and a state high school. The suburb boasts a number of parks. These include Shaw Park and Bristol Park. Shaw Park houses ten tennis courts!