Overall score
Edensor Park
45.8/100
Wakeley
49.9/100
Edensor Park vs Wakeley, NSW Suburb Comparison
Edensor Park for schools; Wakeley for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Edensor ParkWakeley
Crime rate
Edensor Park
24.8 / 1k
Wakeley
24.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edensor Park
117
Wakeley
69
Population
Edensor Park
10,279
Wakeley
4,893
Metric leadEdensor Park 5Wakeley 71 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 investmentWakeley
- Best for best schoolsEdensor 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 | Edensor Park | Wakeley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.8/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.1/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 24.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 43 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 117 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 4 |
| Green cover | 14.7% | 20.4% |
| Population | 10,279 | 4,893 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Edensor Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Wakeley is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Edensor Park tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Wakeley stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Edensor 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.