Wheeler Heights
NSW 2097 · Northern Beaches
3,232 (2021) → 3,243 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wheeler Heights is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2097, about 18km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.28M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 53/100, and is right by the coast. Wheeler Heights has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2097 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.74%), New Zealand (1.98%), South Africa (0.87%), USA (0.77%), Netherlands (0.71%)
Top languages: German (1.24%), Spanish (0.84%), French (0.77%), Italian (0.74%), Portuguese (0.71%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1112 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Rose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1149
- Wheeler Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1086
Nearby (within 10km)
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer CampusSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1056
- Collaroy Plateau Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1109
- Cromer Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1091
- Narrabeen Lakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1091
- Pittwater House SchoolsCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1158
- Fisher Road SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1050
- Karuna Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.3km
- Dee Why Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1028
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1102
- St Lucy's, St Joseph's Narrabeen campusPrimary · Independent · 2.4km
- Narraweena Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1059
- St John the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1091
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Wheeler Heights
Is Wheeler Heights safe?
Wheeler Heights has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,083 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wheeler Heights?
In Wheeler Heights, the median house price is $2.28M and the median unit price is $1.52M. Median weekly house rent is $1,295.
How far is Wheeler Heights from Sydney CBD?
Wheeler Heights is about 17.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 65 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wheeler Heights?
Wheeler Heights has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1118 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wheeler Heights?
Wheeler Heights has a transport score of 53/100 and 15 bus stops.