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Elanora Heights vs Wheeler Heights

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 3.1 km apart, on the same open data. Elanora Heights scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.

Elanora HeightsWheeler Heights
Active5817
Safety9796
Wealth8579
Value3524
Parks5430
Cafés6513
Transit569
Green space345
Active & healthy5114
Schools nearby (OSM)1071
Median rent$750/wk $750/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,550,000$2,900,000
House sales this quarter36—
Population4,5813,232
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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.

Is Elanora Heights safer than Wheeler Heights?

Elanora Heights scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Elanora Heights or Wheeler Heights?

Elanora Heights has the lower median house price of the two ($2,550,000 vs $2,900,000).

Should I live in Elanora Heights or Wheeler Heights?

Elanora Heights scores higher on 8 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Elanora Heights or Wheeler Heights.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →