Wakeley at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
4,893
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Wakeley.
The postcode for Wakeley is 2176 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Wakeley (2176) sits in the Fairfield region of NSW.
Wakeley has roughly 4,893 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wakeley scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wakeley's population at 4,893, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,893
Median age
41
Family households
86%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
4,893
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
110
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
30
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wakeley.
Local schools for Wakeley
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Government School Catchment
King Park Public School
Westfields Sports High School
Canley Heights Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wakeley.
- What is the Wakeley postcode?
- Wakeley is in the 2176 postcode, in NSW, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- Where is Wakeley?
- Wakeley is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2176. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wakeley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Wakeley?
- There are 20 schools serving Wakeley on this page, including King Park Public School, Westfields Sports High School, Mary MacKillop Catholic College.
- How walkable is Wakeley?
- Wakeley has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wakeley?
- Wakeley is close to St Johns Park, Fairfield West, Canley Heights, Prairiewood, Cabramatta West.
- What is the population of Wakeley?
- The population of Wakeley is approximately 4,893 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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