Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.2 km apart, on the same open data. Parklea scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.
| Parklea | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 24 | 13 |
| Safety | 84 | 87 |
| Wealth | 77 | 92 |
| Value | 92 | 90 |
| Parks | 4 | 51 |
| Cafés | 13 | 51 |
| Transit | 29 | 19 |
| Green space | 28 | 67 |
| Active & healthy | 38 | 56 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 8 | 46 |
| Median rent | $550/wk | $643/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,728,000 | $1,591,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 50 | — |
| Population | 3,684 | 16,315 |
| Full profile | Parklea in full | The Ponds 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.
The Ponds scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
The Ponds has the lower median house price of the two ($1,591,000 vs $1,728,000).
Parklea scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Parklea or The Ponds.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →