Collaroy vs Wheeler Heights
The verdict
Wheeler Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.31M versus $3.40M in Collaroy. Collaroy rates higher for education (81 vs 75). Wheeler Heights rates higher for transport (53 vs 44). Collaroy is closer to the coast (520 m vs 1.8 km).
Scores
| Collaroy | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 73 |
| Transport | 44 | 53 |
| Education | 81 | 75 |
| Liveability | 95 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Collaroy | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,944 | 3,232 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,372 | $2,914 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.1% | 40.7% |
| Born in Australia | 70.0% | 75.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3.2 |
Growth: Collaroy Stable · Wheeler Heights Stable
Property
| Collaroy | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.40M | $2.31M |
| Median unit price | $1.25M | $1.37M |
| House price YoY | -10.5% | 5.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Collaroy | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 101 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 25 | 31 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 189 | 248 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,266 | 1,083 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Collaroy | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,158 | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Collaroy · Wheeler Heights
Transport
| Collaroy | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 64 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.5 km | 11.4 km |
Liveability
| Collaroy | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 520 m | 1.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.3 km | 17.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 510 m | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Collaroy | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,944 | 3,232 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,080 | 3,243 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,039 | 3,482 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.43% | 0.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Collaroy or Wheeler Heights?
Collaroy and Wheeler Heights have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Collaroy or Wheeler Heights?
Wheeler Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.31M versus $3.40M.
Which has better schools, Collaroy or Wheeler Heights?
Collaroy has a higher average school ICSEA (Collaroy 1158 vs Wheeler Heights 1111; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Collaroy or Wheeler Heights?
Wheeler Heights has the higher transport score (Collaroy 44/100 vs Wheeler Heights 53/100).
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