Annandale vs Leichhardt
Leichhardt (median $2,200,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Annandale ($2,339,000). Over the past year, Leichhardt (+11.7%) ran 10.6 percentage points ahead of Annandale (+1.1%) on house-price growth.
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Annandale and Leichhardt side by side
| Measure | Annandale | Leichhardt |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,339,000 | $2,200,000 |
| Median unit | $549,360 | $1,065,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.1% | +11.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $1110/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1110 | 1115 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,487 | 15,158 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 981 mm | 981 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 27.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leichhardt (1115) sits above Annandale (1110).
- For buyers
- Leichhardt is the lower entry point at $2,200,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Leichhardt carries both higher gross yield (2.62% vs 2.22%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Leichhardt edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1110).
Annandale vs Leichhardt: common questions
Is Annandale or Leichhardt cheaper to buy in?
Leichhardt has the lower median house price at $2,200,000, roughly 6% below Annandale ($2,339,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Annandale or Leichhardt?
Over the past 12 months, Leichhardt grew +11.7% vs +1.1% in Annandale, a gap of 10.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Annandale or Leichhardt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leichhardt scores 1115 vs 1110 in Annandale. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Annandale or Leichhardt?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.62% in Leichhardt vs 2.22% in Annandale. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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