Overall score
Belfield
50.1/100
Wiley Park
38.3/100
Belfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belfield
50.1/100
Wiley Park
38.3/100
Crime rate
Belfield
29.0 / 1k
Wiley Park
42.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belfield
85
Wiley Park
88
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 | 50.1/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.8/100 | 19.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.0 / 1k | 42.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 19 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 48 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 88 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 3 |
| Green cover | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Wiley Park is the better pick for schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
Belfield suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Wiley Park is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.