Emu Heights vs Leonay
Emu Heights (median $1,102,500) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Leonay ($1,300,000). Over the past year, Emu Heights (+10.3%) ran 4.2 percentage points ahead of Leonay (+6.1%) on house-price growth.
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Emu Heights and Leonay side by side
| Measure | Emu Heights | Leonay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,102,500 | $1,300,000 |
| Median unit | $329,040 | $329,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.3% | +6.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1050 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 100 |
| Population | 3,205 | 2,582 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 794 mm | 794 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
Emu Heights scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Emu Heights (1050) sits above Leonay (1033).
- For buyers
- Emu Heights is the lower entry point at $1,102,500 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Emu Heights carries both higher gross yield (3.11% vs 2.64%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Emu Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1050 vs 1033).
Emu Heights vs Leonay: common questions
Is Emu Heights or Leonay cheaper to buy in?
Emu Heights has the lower median house price at $1,102,500, roughly 15% 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, Emu Heights or Leonay?
Over the past 12 months, Emu Heights grew +10.3% vs +6.1% in Leonay, a gap of 4.2 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 Emu Heights or Leonay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Emu Heights scores 1050 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, Emu Heights or Leonay?
Emu Heights scores 8/100 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, Emu Heights or Leonay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.11% in Emu Heights 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.
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