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North Narrabeen vs Wheeler Heights

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.8 km apart, on the same open data. North Narrabeen scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

North NarrabeenWheeler Heights
Active7417
Safety4796
Wealth7379
Value3624
Parks8230
Cafés7313
Transit2069
Green space845
Active & healthy5914
Schools nearby (OSM)5271
Median rent$665/wk $750/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,550,000$2,900,000
House sales this quarter36—
Population6,0163,232
Full profile North 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 North 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, North Narrabeen or Wheeler Heights?

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

Should I live in North Narrabeen or Wheeler Heights?

North Narrabeen scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for North Narrabeen or Wheeler Heights.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →