Overall score
Greenacre
67.7/100
Wiley Park
46.3/100
Greenacre for retirees and investment; Wiley Park for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Greenacre
67.7/100
Wiley Park
46.3/100
Crime rate
Greenacre
54.4 / 1k
Wiley Park
42.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greenacre
372
Wiley Park
85
Population
Greenacre
26,314
Wiley Park
10,016
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Greenacre | Wiley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.7/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.5/100 | 15.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.4 / 1k | 42.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 19 |
| Parks & reserves | 22 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 300 | 48 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 372 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 41 | 2 |
| Population | 26,314 | 10,016 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Greenacre is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Wiley Park is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Greenacre tends to lead on housing affordability and schools and education options, while Wiley Park stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Greenacre, while Wiley Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.