Bateman vs Leeming
Leeming (median $1,050,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Bateman ($1,097,500).
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Bateman and Leeming side by side
| Measure | Bateman | Leeming |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,097,500 | $1,050,000 |
| Median unit | $747,500 | $600,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1108 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,832 | 10,883 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 720 mm | 746 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 31.0°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
Leeming scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bateman (1116) sits above Leeming (1108).
- For buyers
- Leeming is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Bateman edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1108).
Bateman vs Leeming: common questions
Is Bateman or Leeming cheaper to buy in?
Leeming has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 4% below Bateman ($1,097,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bateman or Leeming have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bateman scores 1116 vs 1108 in Leeming. 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 is more walkable, Bateman or Leeming?
Leeming scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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