Wakeley
NSW 2176 · Fairfield
4,893 (2021) → 4,902 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wakeley is a stable suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2176, about 27km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.33M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is about 25km inland. Wakeley has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 95/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Iraq (15.98%), Vietnam (13.96%), Cambodia (4.23%), Croatia (1.59%), Chile (1.31%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (17.92%), Arabic (7.13%), Khmer (3.94%), Spanish (3.31%), Cantonese (3.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 988 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- King Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 991
- Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 934
Nearby (within 10km)
- Westfields Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 971
- Fairfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 925
- Harrington Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 996
- St Johns Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 931
- St Johns Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1022
- Canley Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 936
- St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 945
- Fairvale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 918
- Prairiewood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 980
- Prairievale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 906
- Smithfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 911
- William Stimson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 976
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wakeley
Is Wakeley safe?
Wakeley has a residential safety score of 95/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,248 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wakeley?
In Wakeley, the median house price is $1.33M and the median unit price is $854K. Median weekly house rent is $740.
How far is Wakeley from Sydney CBD?
Wakeley is about 27.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 94 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wakeley?
Wakeley has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 963 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wakeley?
Wakeley has a transport score of 58/100 and 22 bus stops.