Overall score
Wakeley
49.9/100
Wetherill Park
50.6/100
Wakeley vs Wetherill Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Wakeley for retirees and families; Wetherill Park for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
WakeleyWetherill Park
Crime rate
Wakeley
24.9 / 1k
Wetherill Park
61.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Wakeley
69
Wetherill Park
149
Population
Wakeley
4,893
Wetherill Park
6,412
Metric leadWakeley 4Wetherill Park 72 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 retireesWakeley
- Best for familiesWakeley
- Best for investmentWetherill 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 | Wakeley | Wetherill Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.9/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.1/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.9 / 1k | 61.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 192 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 149 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 24 |
| Green cover | 20.4% | 5.1% |
| Population | 4,893 | 6,412 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Wakeley reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Wetherill Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Wakeley is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Wetherill Park answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Wakeley suits families more clearly, whereas Wetherill Park is the stronger match for 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.