Thinking about buying your first home in Wakeley (2176)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Wakeley is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Wakeley a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Wakeley (2176) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Wakeley suits established families who already own property and are trading up within western Sydney. The 72% owner-occupier rate and 86% separate house stock signal a settled, residential neighbourhood. The presence of Prairiewood High School, a selective option within the postcode, is a genuine draw for families prioritising secondary education. With 23 childcare services nearby and 31 parks within 1.6 km, the suburb works well for households with young children who do not need to walk everywhere.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out at a $1,275,000 median house price, and the FHBAS stamp duty concession does not apply here. The walkability score sits at the 30th percentile for Sydney, so car dependence is real. The SEIFA decile of 2 out of 10 reflects genuine socioeconomic disadvantage across the area. If you need strong local amenity, a short commute on foot, or financial assistance schemes to make the numbers work, Wakeley will frustrate you.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether the specific block you are buying sits within the 20.2% of postcode land mapped as bushfire-prone, and obtain a section 10.7 certificate to check applicable planning overlays. - The unit sample is only 8 sales, making the $817,500 median statistically thin. Request comparable sales data directly from the agent before treating that figure as reliable. - Check the single medical facility within 1.6 km against your household's healthcare needs, particularly if you have dependants requiring regular specialist access.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Wakeley?
BOCSAR · WAKELEY 2176
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,24812 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−72%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Fairfield
Within LGA: Fairfield
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT43%33 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT30%23 reports
ASSAULT27%21 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED76%
NON-DOMESTIC24%
Across 21 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Wakeley
31
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:17 AEST
Liverpool station · 7.4 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
13.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.5pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Liverpool station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$550per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2176
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2176. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Wakeley is the primary suburb with postcode 2176 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Wakeley is the main locality.
Which local government area is Wakeley in?
Wakeley (2176) is located in the Fairfield local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Wakeley?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Wakeley (2176) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Wakeley flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Wakeley. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Wakeley?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Wakeley (2176), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Wakeley (2176) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Wakeley (2176). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Wakeley changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Wakeley (2176) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
