Blaxland vs Leonay.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,167,500 and $1,300,000. Blaxland edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Blaxland (median $1,167,500) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Leonay ($1,300,000). Over the past year, Blaxland (+8.1%) ran 2.0 percentage points ahead of Leonay (+6.1%) on house-price growth.
Blaxland scores higher on walkability (80/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blaxland (1049) sits above Leonay (1033).
For buyers
Blaxland is the lower entry point at $1,167,500 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Blaxland carries both higher gross yield (2.98% vs 2.64%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Blaxland edges out on average school ICSEA (1049 vs 1033).
Common questions
Is Blaxland or Leonay cheaper to buy in?
Blaxland has the lower median house price at $1,167,500, roughly 10% below Leonay ($1,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Blaxland or Leonay?
Over the past 12 months, Blaxland grew +8.1% vs +6.1% in Leonay, a gap of 2.0 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 Blaxland or Leonay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blaxland scores 1049 vs 1033 in Leonay. 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, Blaxland or Leonay?
Blaxland scores 80/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Blaxland or Leonay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.98% in Blaxland vs 2.64% in Leonay. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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