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Gumdale vs Wakerley

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Gumdale scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

GumdaleWakerley
Active7446
Safety7067
Wealth9893
Value8584
Parks1690
Cafés5514
Transit2644
Green space988
Active & healthy5844
Schools nearby (OSM)4431
Median rent$585/wk $510/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,630,000$1,590,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 202686139
Population2,2988,718
Full profile Gumdale in full Wakerley in full

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 Gumdale safer than Wakerley?

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

Which is cheaper, Gumdale or Wakerley?

Wakerley has the lower median house price of the two ($1,590,000 vs $1,630,000).

Should I live in Gumdale or Wakerley?

Gumdale scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Gumdale or Wakerley.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →