Fairfield Heights vs Wakeley, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Fairfield Heights | Wakeley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.1/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.2 / 1k | 24.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 43 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 2 |
| Population | 8,269 | 4,893 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWakeley
- Best for investmentFairfield Heights
- Best for best valueWakeley
- Best for best schoolsWakeley
Comparison summary
Fairfield Heights and Wakeley offer different strengths across official suburb data. Wakeley leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Wakeley; Housing (desirability) favours Fairfield Heights; Crime rate favours Wakeley. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Wakeley, Investment → Fairfield Heights, Best value → Wakeley, Best schools → Wakeley.