Lakemba vs Wiley Park
The verdict
Lakemba is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $1.55M in Wiley Park. Lakemba has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 36 min). On the separate residential safety score, Lakemba rates higher (75 vs 60/100 in Wiley Park).
Scores
| Lakemba | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 86 |
| Transport | 90 | 89 |
| Education | 74 | 72 |
| Liveability | 94 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lakemba | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,092 | 10,016 |
| Median age | 32 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,227 | $1,246 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.2% | 49.7% |
| Born in Australia | 32.0% | 33.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3 |
Growth: Lakemba Moderate Growth · Wiley Park High Growth
Property
| Lakemba | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.53M | $1.55M |
| Median unit price | $523K | $513K |
| House price YoY | 9.2% | 29.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 61 | 69 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lakemba | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 76 | 190 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 158 | 240 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 491 | 419 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,973 | 4,143 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lakemba | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,000 | 982 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lakemba · Wiley Park
Transport
| Lakemba | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 89 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 66 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 130 m | 150 m |
Liveability
| Lakemba | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.7 km | 9.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.1 km | 14.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lakemba | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,092 | 10,016 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,612 | 10,492 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,278 | 15,042 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 1.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lakemba or Wiley Park?
Lakemba has the higher residential safety score (Lakemba 75/100 vs Wiley Park 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Lakemba or Wiley Park?
Lakemba is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $1.55M.
Which has better schools, Lakemba or Wiley Park?
Lakemba has a higher average school ICSEA (Lakemba 1000 vs Wiley Park 982; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lakemba or Wiley Park?
Lakemba has the higher transport score (Lakemba 90/100 vs Wiley Park 89/100).
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