Overall score
Narwee
45.4/100
Wiley Park
38.3/100
Narwee for families and value; Wiley Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Narwee
45.4/100
Wiley Park
38.3/100
Crime rate
Narwee
42.5 / 1k
Wiley Park
42.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Narwee
93
Wiley Park
88
Population
Narwee
5,411
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 | Narwee | Wiley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.4/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.8/100 | 19.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.5 / 1k | 42.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 19 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 48 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 88 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 3 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Population | 5,411 | 10,016 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Narwee reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Wiley Park is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Narwee pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Wiley Park is the better pick for schools and education options, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Narwee the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wiley Park.
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.