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 $1.38M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 59/100, 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2176 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 985
- Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 935
Nearby (within 10km)
- Westfields Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 967
- Fairfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 914
- Harrington Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1000
- St Johns Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 927
- St Johns Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1023
- Canley Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 935
- St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 954
- Fairvale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 912
- Prairiewood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 978
- Prairievale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 894
- Smithfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 900
- William Stimson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 973
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 2,126 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wakeley?
In Wakeley, the median house price is $1.38M and the median unit price is $947K. Median weekly house rent is $730.
How far is Wakeley from Sydney CBD?
Wakeley is about 27.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 78 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wakeley?
Wakeley has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 960 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wakeley?
Wakeley has a transport score of 59/100 and 22 bus stops.