Overall score
Hebersham
33.0/100
Whalan
27.9/100
Hebersham vs Whalan, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hebersham for retirees and families.
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
73
Whalan
77
Population
Hebersham
5,643
Whalan
5,929
Metric leadHebersham 5Whalan 53 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | 33.0/100 | 27.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.8/100 | 29.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.4 / 1k | 194.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 80 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 73 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 6 |
| Green cover | 9.4% | 2.0% |
| 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, schools and education options, and walkability, while Whalan stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Hebersham, while Whalan remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.