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Gailes vs Wacol

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 3.0 km apart, on the same open data. Gailes scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

GailesWacol
Active2044
Safety1727
Wealth311
Value1121
Parks8428
Cafés1414
Transit2314
Green space5450
Active & healthy3956
Schools nearby (OSM)2016
Median rent$290/wk $320/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$762,000$838,500
House sales in the 12 months to March 202619131
Population1,8314,253
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Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Gailes safer than Wacol?

Wacol scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Gailes or Wacol?

Gailes has the lower median house price of the two ($762,000 vs $838,500).

Should I live in Gailes or Wacol?

Gailes scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Gailes or Wacol.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →