Overall score
Bossley Park
52.1/100
Wakeley
53.7/100
Bossley Park vs Wakeley, NSW suburb comparison
Bossley Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bossley ParkWakeley
Crime rate
Bossley Park
24.8 / 1k
Wakeley
24.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bossley Park
142
Wakeley
63
Population
Bossley Park
15,492
Wakeley
4,893
Metric leadBossley Park 6Wakeley 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBossley Park
- Best for investmentBossley Park
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bossley Park | Wakeley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 24.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 120 | 43 |
| Walkability | 42.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 142 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 3 |
| Population | 15,492 | 4,893 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Bossley Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Wakeley is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Bossley Park pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas Wakeley is the better pick for walkability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bossley Park, while Wakeley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.