Overall score
Edensor Park
57.2/100
Wakeley
53.7/100
Edensor Park vs Wakeley, NSW suburb comparison
Edensor Park for retirees and families.
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
100
Wakeley
63
Population
Edensor Park
10,279
Wakeley
4,893
Metric leadEdensor 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 retireesEdensor Park
- Best for familiesEdensor Park
- Best for investmentEdensor Park
- 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 | 57.2/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 24.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 43 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 100 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 3 |
| 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 and schools and education options, while Wakeley stands out for parks and reserves and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Edensor Park, while Wakeley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.