Narraweena vs Wheeler Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Narraweena | Wheeler Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.9/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.7/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.3 / 1k | 16.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 71 | 27 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 84 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 6 |
| Population | 6,971 | 3,232 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWheeler Heights
- Best for familiesWheeler Heights
- Best for investmentWheeler Heights
- Best for best valueNarraweena
- Best for best schoolsNarraweena
Comparison summary
Narraweena and Wheeler Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Narraweena leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Narraweena; Housing (desirability) favours Narraweena; Crime rate favours Wheeler Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Wheeler Heights, Families → Wheeler Heights, Investment → Wheeler Heights, Best value → Narraweena.