38 Fordham Street, Wavell Heights QLD 4012, Australia
38 Fordham Street is located in Wavell Heights, about 10‑11 km north of the Brisbane CBD. The suburb is well‑situated for easy access to the city.
Wavell Heights had a population of 10,336 people according to the 2021 census. The suburb has grown steadily over recent years.
Yes, the area includes several heritage‑listed properties such as Tooroonga on Highcrest Avenue and the former West Nundah Methodist Church on Rode Road. Workers' Dwelling No 1 is also a heritage‑listed house about 0.8 km away.
The Wavell Heights Neighbourhood Society manages Murray Duus Park, a public tennis court and a community centre with hall, stages and kitchen facilities. Major roads like Hamilton Road and Bilsen Road provide good connectivity.
Wavell Heights Presbyterian Church is about 0.8 km away and offers Sunday services. St Paschal’s Catholic Church is also nearby, providing regular weekend services.
Nundah railway station is approximately 1.1 km from 38 Fordham Street, offering train connections into Brisbane. Local bus routes also serve the surrounding streets.
Murray Duus Park is managed by the local neighbourhood society and is a short walk from the house. In the wider suburb, Mercer Park and Shaw Park provide additional green space.
Originally known as West Nundah, the area was renamed Wavell Heights in 1941 after Field Marshal Lord Wavell, the WWII Allied commander in the Middle East. The suburb features several historic churches and heritage sites reflecting its development since the 1930s.
