Overall score
Elanora Heights
57.0/100
Wheeler Heights
54.7/100
Elanora Heights vs Wheeler Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Wheeler Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Elanora HeightsWheeler Heights
Crime rate
Elanora Heights
49.7 / 1k
Wheeler Heights
16.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elanora Heights
142
Wheeler Heights
42
Population
Elanora Heights
4,581
Wheeler Heights
3,232
Metric leadElanora Heights 7Wheeler Heights 31 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 retireesWheeler Heights
- Best for familiesWheeler Heights
- Best for investmentWheeler Heights
- Best for best schoolsWheeler Heights
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 | Elanora Heights | Wheeler Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.0/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.2/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.7 / 1k | 16.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 46 | 27 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 142 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 7 |
| Population | 4,581 | 3,232 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Elanora Heights is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Wheeler Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks.
Elanora Heights pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Wheeler Heights is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools may find Elanora Heights the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wheeler Heights.