Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Canley Heights scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.
| Canley Heights | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 5 | 37 |
| Safety | 54 | 70 |
| Wealth | 11 | 13 |
| Value | 15 | 8 |
| Parks | 18 | 80 |
| Cafés | 66 | 45 |
| Transit | 44 | 43 |
| Green space | 46 | 89 |
| Active & healthy | 30 | 47 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 44 | 47 |
| Median rent | $400/wk | $450/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,316,000 | $1,525,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 66 | 71 |
| Population | 12,320 | 4,893 |
| Full profile | Canley Heights in full | Wakeley in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Wakeley scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Canley Heights has the lower median house price of the two ($1,316,000 vs $1,525,000).
Canley Heights scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Canley Heights or Wakeley.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →