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Narrabeen vs Wheeler Heights

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

NarrabeenWheeler Heights
Active2817
Safety6196
Wealth2079
Value324
Parks4230
Cafés8513
Transit1169
Green space305
Active & healthy3414
Schools nearby (OSM)1671
Median rent$565/wk $750/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,550,000$2,900,000
House sales this quarter36—
Population8,2553,232
Full profile Narrabeen 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.

Is Narrabeen safer than Wheeler Heights?

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

Which is cheaper, Narrabeen or Wheeler Heights?

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

Should I live in Narrabeen or Wheeler Heights?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Narrabeen or Wheeler Heights.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →