Collaroy vs Wheeler Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Collaroy | Wheeler Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.7/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.8/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.7 / 1k | 16.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 27 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 230 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 6 |
| Population | 7,944 | 3,232 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesWheeler Heights
- Best for beach lifestyleCollaroy
- Best for best valueCollaroy
- Best for best schoolsCollaroy
Comparison summary
Collaroy (NSW) and Wheeler Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Collaroy (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Collaroy (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Collaroy (NSW); Parks & reserves favours Collaroy (NSW). Quick verdicts: Families → Wheeler Heights, Beach lifestyle → Collaroy (NSW), Best value → Collaroy (NSW), Best schools → Collaroy (NSW).