Overall score
Horsley Park
37.9/100
Wetherill Park
50.6/100
Horsley Park vs Wetherill Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Wetherill Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Horsley ParkWetherill Park
Crime rate
Horsley Park
90.0 / 1k
Wetherill Park
61.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Horsley Park
92
Wetherill Park
149
Population
Horsley Park
1,790
Wetherill Park
6,412
Metric leadHorsley Park 3Wetherill Park 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWetherill Park
- Best for investmentWetherill Park
- Best for best valueWetherill Park
- Best for best schoolsWetherill Park
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 | Horsley Park | Wetherill Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.9/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.3/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.0 / 1k | 61.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 119 | 192 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 149 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 24 |
| Green cover | 6.7% | 5.1% |
| Population | 1,790 | 6,412 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Horsley Park is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Wetherill Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Horsley Park tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Wetherill Park stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access. Horsley Park generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Wetherill Park leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Horsley Park if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Wetherill Park for families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.