Overall score
Belfield
53.7/100
Wiley Park
46.3/100
Belfield for retirees and investment; Wiley Park for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belfield
53.7/100
Wiley Park
46.3/100
Crime rate
Belfield
29.0 / 1k
Wiley Park
42.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belfield
81
Wiley Park
85
Population
Belfield
6,555
Wiley Park
10,016
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Belfield | Wiley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 15.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.0 / 1k | 42.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 19 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 48 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 81 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 2 |
| Population | 6,555 | 10,016 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Belfield is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Wiley Park is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Belfield pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Wiley Park is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook. Belfield generally means more sought-after housing, while Wiley Park leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Belfield, while Wiley Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.