Overall score
Bossley Park
40.7/100
Wakeley
49.9/100
Bossley Park vs Wakeley, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bossley Park for schools; Wakeley for retirees and families.
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
148
Wakeley
69
Population
Bossley Park
15,492
Wakeley
4,893
Metric leadBossley Park 6Wakeley 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWakeley
- Best for familiesWakeley
- Best for investmentWakeley
- Best for best valueWakeley
- Best for best schoolsBossley 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 | 40.7/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.0/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 24.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 120 | 43 |
| Walkability | 42.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 148 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 4 |
| Green cover | 8.3% | 20.4% |
| 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 a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Wakeley is the better pick for schools and education options, walkability, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Bossley Park, while Wakeley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.