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Barkstead vs Leonards Hill

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leonards Hill (1034) sits above Barkstead (1016).

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Barkstead and Leonards Hill side by side

MeasureBarksteadLeonards Hill
Renting
Owner occupied94.0%100.0%
Schools
Schools nearby205
Average ICSEA10161034
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score020
Population4147
Median age5445
Climate
Annual rainfall896 mm858 mm
Mean max, January24.5°C24.9°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

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Leonards Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1034 vs 1016). Leonards Hill also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Barkstead vs Leonards Hill: common questions

Does Barkstead or Leonards Hill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leonards Hill scores 1034 vs 1016 in Barkstead. 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.

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