Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 0.9 km apart, on the same open data. Collaroy Plateau scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.
| Collaroy Plateau | Wheeler Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 23 | 17 |
| Safety | 92 | 96 |
| Wealth | 92 | 79 |
| Value | 38 | 24 |
| Parks | 42 | 30 |
| Cafés | 64 | 13 |
| Transit | 76 | 69 |
| Green space | 2 | 5 |
| Active & healthy | 30 | 14 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 50 | 71 |
| Median rent | $800/wk | $750/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,900,000 | $2,900,000 |
| Population | 4,805 | 3,232 |
| Full profile | Collaroy Plateau in full | Wheeler Heights 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.
Wheeler Heights scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Collaroy Plateau and Wheeler Heights have the same median house price.
Collaroy Plateau scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Collaroy Plateau or Wheeler Heights.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →