Wheeler Heights, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Wheeler Heights NSW is 3,232 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wheeler Heights is $1,027 per week ($53,404 per year). Median rent in Wheeler Heights is $750 per week ($3,250 per month). Wheeler Heights has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Wheeler Heights has a population density of 3,793 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wheeler Heights is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wheeler Heights is $3,198.

There were 8 recorded offences in Wheeler Heights in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (3 offences).

Population
3,232
Census 2021
Median income
$1,027/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$750/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Wheeler Heights vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Wheeler Heights is $1,027 a week, 34% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 315th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $750 a week, $365 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 25.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWheeler HeightsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,027/wk$765/wk +34%$766/wk
Household income$2,914/wk$1,704/wk +71%$1,637/wk
Rent$750/wk$385/wk +95%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,198/mo$1,965/mo +63%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.7%22.6% +3.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Wheeler Heights, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wheeler Heights Population

3,232 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wheeler Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,027/wk
$53,404 per year
Ranked 1,053 of 14,663
Median Rent
$750/wk
$3,250 per month
Ranked 61 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,198/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Wheeler Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $2,914/wk
Median rent $750/wk
Rent to income 25.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Wheeler Heights against your income

About $12,627 a month
Median rent $750/wk
Left after rent $2,164/wk
Rent share 25.7%

Wheeler Heights Schools

21
schools nearby
12
government
1086
avg ICSEA score
7,995
total students
Pittwater House Schools Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,002 students
1158
ICSEA
St Rose Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 227 students
1149
ICSEA
Collaroy Plateau Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 452 students
1109
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 195 students
1102
ICSEA
Beacon Hill Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 459 students
1099
ICSEA
Narrabeen Lakes Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 364 students
1091
ICSEA
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 247 students
1091
ICSEA
Cromer Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 468 students
1091
ICSEA
Elanora Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 387 students
1087
ICSEA
Wheeler Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 430 students
1086
ICSEA
St Kevin's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 178 students
1085
ICSEA
Narrabeen North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 580 students
1076
ICSEA
Narraweena Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 511 students
1059
ICSEA
Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,157 students
1056
ICSEA
Fisher Road School Government
Combined · U · 62 students
1050
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 21 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Wheeler Heights, with a map

Wheeler Heights Map

Wheeler Heights, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Wheeler Heights, New South Wales: 33.7285°S, 151.2814°E

Wheeler Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (21)

People in Wheeler Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (1,578) Female 51.2% (1,657)

Population Density

3,793
people per km²
3,232 people · 0.9 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,049
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
7.7%
New Zealand
2.0%
South Africa
0.9%
United States of America
0.8%
Netherlands
0.7%
Ireland
0.7%
Italy
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
1.2%
Spanish
0.8%
French
0.8%
Italian
0.7%
Portuguese
0.7%
Cantonese
0.6%
Serbian
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.2%
Australian
37.0%
Irish
12.4%
Scottish
10.5%
Italian
5.8%
German
4.9%
Chinese
2.3%
Dutch
2.3%
New Zealander
1.7%
Croatian
1.2%
French
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.2%
Catholic
26.3%
Anglican
16.3%
Not stated
3.9%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Christian (other)
1.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%
Baptist
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
56.5% 1,421
Separated
1.9% 49
Divorced
6.7% 169
Widowed
4.5% 114
Never married
30.2% 760

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
51.6%
Couple: no children under 15
23.4%
Couple: no children
17.0%
One parent: no children under 15
4.4%
One parent: children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
11.3%
2 persons
24.2%
3 persons
17.1%
4 persons
31.0%
5 persons
12.5%
6+ persons
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Wheeler Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 982 occupied private dwellings in Wheeler Heights at the 2021 Census, 14.9% were rented, 34.7% owned outright and 48.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
34.7% 341 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
48.8% 479 dwellings
Rented
14.9% 146 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.4%
2 bedrooms
8.0%
3 bedrooms
33.2%
4 bedrooms
38.6%
5 bedrooms
14.9%
6+ bedrooms
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.3%
$300-$449/mo
2.3%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$800-$999/mo
3.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
7.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
14.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
32.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.4%
1 vehicle
21.3%
2 vehicles
47.7%
3 vehicles
18.4%
4+ vehicles
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Wheeler Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
42.1% 959 people
Employed part-time
26.5% 605 people
Unemployed
1.6% 36 people
Not in labour force
29.8% 680 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
29.7%
Managers
19.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.5%
Clerical & Administrative
14.9%
Community & Personal Service
9.0%
Sales Workers
6.2%
Labourers
2.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.3%
$300-$399/wk
0.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
3.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.0%
$4,000+/wk
32.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500+/wk
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.7%
Did not go to work
20.8%
Car (passenger)
3.5%
Bus
2.1%
Truck
1.7%
Walked only
1.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Other
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
70.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.4%
Certificate III/IV
29.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.6%
Postgraduate Degree
8.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.9%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.8%
Society & Culture
12.7%
Engineering
12.7%
Architecture & Building
9.9%
Education
9.8%
Health
9.7%
Creative Arts
6.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.6%
Information Technology
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.3%
Secondary: Government
17.5%
Pre-school
12.6%
Secondary: Catholic
12.6%
Vocational Education
9.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.5%
Primary: Catholic
5.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
94.8%
Has need for assistance
2.9%
Need for assistance not stated
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
210
Asthma
92
Arthritis
66
Heart disease
58
Diabetes
55
Lung condition
32
Cancer
25
Stroke
25
Kidney disease
20
Dementia
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 294
Did not provide
87.9% 2,142

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.0% 389
Not a volunteer
84.0% 2,047

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
1.3% 32
Never served
98.6% 2,414

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.6%
1 child
9.6%
2 children
39.1%
3 children
17.6%
4 children
3.8%
5+ children
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
26
1961: 1970
79
1971: 1980
59
1981: 1990
97
1991: 2000
120
2001: 2010
194
2011: 2015
72
2016
20
2017
14
2018
10
2019
12
2020
12
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.7%
moved in the last year
31.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,760
Moved from NSW
286
Moved: same area (SA2)
56
Moved from overseas
19

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.7%
5: 14 hours
32.1%
15: 29 hours
15.8%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.2%
Step family: no other children
5.8%
Blended family: no other children
2.4%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%
Other couple: children only
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Wheeler Heights Crime Statistics

8 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Person
3
Assault
2
Theft
2
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Wheeler Heights

The closest suburb to Wheeler Heights is Collaroy Plateau, 0.8 km away.

Collaroy Plateau
0.8 km away · income $1,071/wk · rent $800/wk
Cromer (NSW)
1.2 km away · income $949/wk · rent $650/wk
Narrabeen
1.9 km away · income $1,025/wk · rent $565/wk
Collaroy (NSW)
2.2 km away · income $1,074/wk · rent $600/wk
Narraweena
2.5 km away · income $790/wk · rent $400/wk
Dee Why
2.7 km away · income $1,065/wk · rent $550/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wheeler Heights

What is the population of Wheeler Heights NSW?

The population of Wheeler Heights NSW is 3,232 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,793 people per km². Wheeler Heights is ranked #2,272 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wheeler Heights?

The median personal income in Wheeler Heights NSW is $1,027 per week, or $53,404 per year. The median household income is $2,914 per week. Family income is $3,049 per week. Wheeler Heights is ranked #1,053 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wheeler Heights?

Median rent in Wheeler Heights NSW is $750 per week ($3,250 per month). Rent represents 25.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Wheeler Heights ranks #61 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wheeler Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wheeler Heights NSW is $3,198. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wheeler Heights?

The median age in Wheeler Heights NSW is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wheeler Heights a good suburb to live in?

Wheeler Heights is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,232. The median income is $1,027/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14285. All dollar figures in AUD.