Overall score
Collaroy
70.3/100
Wheeler Heights
54.7/100
Collaroy vs Wheeler Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Collaroy for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CollaroyWheeler Heights
Crime rate
Collaroy
16.7 / 1k
Wheeler Heights
16.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Collaroy
230
Wheeler Heights
42
Population
Collaroy
7,944
Wheeler Heights
3,232
Metric leadCollaroy 7Wheeler Heights 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Collaroy | Wheeler Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.3/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.8/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.7 / 1k | 16.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 27 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 230 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 7 |
| Population | 7,944 | 3,232 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Collaroy is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Wheeler Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Where Collaroy is shaped by the coast, Wheeler Heights offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Collaroy tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Wheeler Heights stands out for a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Collaroy if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle and value-focused buyers; lean toward Wheeler Heights for families.