Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.7 km apart, on the same open data. Prairiewood scores higher on 9 of 10 measures.
| Prairiewood | Wetherill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 70 | 40 |
| Safety | 21 | 10 |
| Wealth | 11 | 13 |
| Value | 6 | 3 |
| Parks | 78 | 25 |
| Cafés | 47 | 42 |
| Transit | 28 | 20 |
| Green space | 85 | 32 |
| Active & healthy | 56 | 28 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 42 | 10 |
| Median rent | $433/wk | $480/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,525,000 | $1,415,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 71 | 44 |
| Population | 3,457 | 6,412 |
| Full profile | Prairiewood in full | Wetherill 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.
Prairiewood scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Wetherill Park has the lower median house price of the two ($1,415,000 vs $1,525,000).
Prairiewood scores higher on 9 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Prairiewood or Wetherill Park.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →