Overall score
North Narrabeen
61.5/100
Wheeler Heights
59.7/100
North Narrabeen vs Wheeler Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
North Narrabeen for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North NarrabeenWheeler Heights
Crime rate
North Narrabeen
49.6 / 1k
Wheeler Heights
16.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Narrabeen
216
Wheeler Heights
42
Population
North Narrabeen
6,016
Wheeler Heights
3,232
Metric leadNorth Narrabeen 8Wheeler Heights 32 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Narrabeen
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Narrabeen
- Best for investmentNorth Narrabeen
- Best for best valueNorth Narrabeen
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 | North Narrabeen | Wheeler Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.5/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.6 / 1k | 16.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 75 | 27 |
| Walkability | 54.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 216 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 9 |
| Green cover | 12.9% | 3.7% |
| Population | 6,016 | 3,232 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, North Narrabeen is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Wheeler Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. North Narrabeen leans into coastal living, while Wheeler Heights feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, North Narrabeen is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Wheeler Heights answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose North Narrabeen if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle and value-focused buyers; lean toward Wheeler Heights for retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools.
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.