Collaroy Plateau vs Wheeler Heights
The verdict
Wheeler Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.31M versus $2.86M in Collaroy Plateau.
Scores
| Collaroy Plateau | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 73 |
| Transport | 53 | 53 |
| Education | 78 | 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 Plateau | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,805 | 3,232 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,278 | $2,914 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.1% | 40.7% |
| Born in Australia | 74.7% | 75.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Growth: Collaroy Plateau Stable · Wheeler Heights Stable
Property
| Collaroy Plateau | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.86M | $2.31M |
| Median unit price | $1.40M | $1.37M |
| House price YoY | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Collaroy Plateau | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 104 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 83 | 31 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 146 | 248 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,082 | 1,083 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Collaroy Plateau | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,102 | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Collaroy Plateau · Wheeler Heights
Transport
| Collaroy Plateau | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.0 km | 11.4 km |
Liveability
| Collaroy Plateau | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 970 m | 1.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.6 km | 17.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 950 m | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Collaroy Plateau | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,805 | 3,232 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,887 | 3,243 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,862 | 3,482 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 0.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Collaroy Plateau or Wheeler Heights?
Collaroy Plateau and Wheeler Heights have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Collaroy Plateau or Wheeler Heights?
Wheeler Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.31M versus $2.86M.
Which has better schools, Collaroy Plateau or Wheeler Heights?
Wheeler Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Collaroy Plateau 1102 vs Wheeler Heights 1111; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Collaroy Plateau or Wheeler Heights?
Collaroy Plateau and Wheeler Heights have similar transport scores.
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