Narrabeen vs Wheeler Heights
The verdict
Wheeler Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.28M versus $3.02M in Narrabeen. Wheeler Heights has a shorter estimated CBD commute (65 vs 69 min).
Scores
| Narrabeen | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 73 |
| Transport | 50 | 53 |
| Education | 75 | 75 |
| Liveability | 90 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Narrabeen | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,255 | 3,232 |
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,780 | $2,914 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.5% | 40.7% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 75.2% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 3.2 |
Growth: Narrabeen Stable · Wheeler Heights Stable
Property
| Narrabeen | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.02M | $2.28M |
| Median unit price | $1.26M | $1.52M |
| House price YoY | -35.0% | -2.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,400 | $1,295 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Narrabeen | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 73 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 73 | 31 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 230 | 248 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,556 | 1,083 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Narrabeen | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,097 | 1,118 |
See the full school list on each profile: Narrabeen · Wheeler Heights
Transport
| Narrabeen | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.0 km | 11.4 km |
Liveability
| Narrabeen | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 26 | 1 |
| Parks | 9 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 790 m | 1.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.1 km | 17.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 710 m | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.6 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Narrabeen | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,255 | 3,232 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,284 | 3,243 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,894 | 3,482 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 0.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Narrabeen or Wheeler Heights?
Narrabeen and Wheeler Heights have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Narrabeen or Wheeler Heights?
Wheeler Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.28M versus $3.02M.
Which has better schools, Narrabeen or Wheeler Heights?
Wheeler Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Narrabeen 1097 vs Wheeler Heights 1118; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Narrabeen or Wheeler Heights?
Wheeler Heights has the higher transport score (Narrabeen 50/100 vs Wheeler Heights 53/100).
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