Wheeler Heights

NSW 2097 • Greater Sydney

3,232
Population (2021)
$53,404
Median Income
0.85 km²
Area
$750/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyNorthern BeachesBushlandQuietEstablished

About Wheeler Heights

Wheeler Heights is a leafy residential suburb on Sydney's Northern Beaches, located approximately 20 kilometres north-east of the CBD. With a population of around 3,232 and a median age of 40, it sits within the Northern Beaches Council area. The suburb is known for its quiet, family-oriented streets, elevated position offering glimpses of bushland, and its proximity to Narrabeen and Dee Why.

Wheeler Heights is highly sought after by families for its excellent local schools, including Wheeler Heights Public School, and its safe, community-focused atmosphere. Residents have easy access to Narrabeen Lake, the Northern Beaches coastal walk, and nearby Warriewood Square for shopping. The suburb blends a peaceful bushland-fringe setting with the convenience of being just minutes from world-class beaches and the B-Line rapid bus to the city.

Wheeler Heights falls under postcode 2097 and is governed by Northern Beaches Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wakehurst electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2097
Urban Area
Manly - Warringah
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.73°, 151.28°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.85 km²
Elevation
72m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • B-Line (B1) — City (Wynyard) via Narrabeen and Dee Why 50-60 min to city
  • 182 — Narrabeen to Dee Why via Wheeler Heights 10-15 min
  • 159 — Manly to Dee Why 20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
20 km
By Train
No direct train — Northern Beaches has no rail
By Bus
50-60 min via B-Line from Narrabeen
By Car (Peak)
45-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-35 min

🛣️ B-Line rapid bus is the main public transport link. Future Metro extension (Dee Why) may improve access.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Hilly terrain with footpaths on main roads. Local shops at Narrabeen are a short walk or drive; most errands require a car or bus.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Wheeler Heights by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Wheeler Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Wheeler Heights" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$750
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,198
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
40 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,986
Census 2021
3,232
8.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,848
Income 2021
$53,404
24.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,429
Born Overseas 742

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 250
  • 2. New Zealand 64
  • 3. South Africa 28
  • 4. United States 25
  • 5. Netherlands 23
  • 6. Ireland 22
  • 7. Italy 22
  • 8. China 20
  • 9. Germany 19
  • 10. India 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,461
Australian 1,196
Irish 402
Scottish 339
Italian 186
German 157
Chinese 74
Dutch 74
New Zealander 54
Croatian 38

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,571
Both parents born in Australia
1,010
Both parents born overseas
586
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.9%
No Religion
42.7%
Hinduism
0.5%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
205 (6.3%)
5-14 years
517 (16.0%)
15-19 years
241 (7.5%)
20-24 years
191 (5.9%)
25-34 years
254 (7.9%)
35-44 years
433 (13.4%)
45-54 years
562 (17.4%)
55-64 years
357 (11.0%)
65-74 years
238 (7.4%)
75-84 years
196 (6.1%)
85+ years
46 (1.4%)

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