Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 0.9 km apart, on the same open data. Lakemba scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.
| Lakemba | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 24 | 8 |
| Safety | 44 | 38 |
| Wealth | 4 | 4 |
| Value | 9 | 10 |
| Parks | 46 | 10 |
| Cafés | 52 | 13 |
| Transit | 86 | 48 |
| Green space | 26 | 11 |
| Active & healthy | 31 | 14 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 90 | 94 |
| Median rent | $350/wk | $350/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,625,000 | $1,625,000 |
| Population | 17,092 | 10,016 |
| Full profile | Lakemba in full | Wiley Park 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.
Lakemba scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Lakemba and Wiley Park have the same median house price.
Lakemba scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Lakemba or Wiley Park.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →