Side by sideSuburb comparison

Chelmsford vs Leafdale.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Chelmsford edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chelmsford (854) sits above Leafdale (845). Leafdale skews owner-occupied (125%), Chelmsford runs more rental-dense (78% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Chelmsford edges out on average school ICSEA (854 vs 845).

Common questionsChelmsford vs Leafdale

Common questions

Does Chelmsford or Leafdale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chelmsford scores 854 vs 845 in Leafdale. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Chelmsford
Metric
Leafdale

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$95/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
125.0%
27.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
100
Population
12
54
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
10
854
Avg ICSEA
845

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).