Overall score
Hebersham
49.8/100
Whalan
47.7/100
Hebersham vs Whalan, NSW suburb comparison
Hebersham for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HebershamWhalan
Crime rate
Hebersham
194.4 / 1k
Whalan
194.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hebersham
71
Whalan
75
Population
Hebersham
5,643
Whalan
5,929
Metric leadHebersham 4Whalan 52 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 best valueHebersham
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 | Hebersham | Whalan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.6/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.4 / 1k | 194.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 80 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 75 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 5 |
| Population | 5,643 | 5,929 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hebersham is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Whalan is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Hebersham tends to lead on housing affordability and walkability, while Whalan stands out for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Choose Hebersham if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Whalan for households prioritising schools.