Brunswick vs Leschenault
Brunswick scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brunswick (996) sits above Leschenault (980). Leschenault skews owner-occupied (92%), Brunswick runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Brunswick and Leschenault side by side
| Measure | Brunswick | Leschenault |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,195 | 3,058 |
| Median age | 44 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 895 mm | 764 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.3°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
- Brunswick edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 980). Leschenault also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Brunswick vs Leschenault: common questions
Does Brunswick or Leschenault have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brunswick scores 996 vs 980 in Leschenault. 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, Brunswick or Leschenault?
Brunswick scores 12/100 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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