Emu Plains vs Leonay
Emu Plains (median $1,151,210) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Leonay ($1,300,000). Over the past year, Emu Plains (+9.6%) ran 3.5 percentage points ahead of Leonay (+6.1%) on house-price growth.
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Emu Plains and Leonay side by side
| Measure | Emu Plains | Leonay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,151,210 | $1,300,000 |
| Median unit | $329,040 | $329,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.6% | +6.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1036 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,126 | 2,582 |
| Median age | 41 | 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 Plains scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Emu Plains (1036) sits above Leonay (1033). Leonay skews owner-occupied (88%), Emu Plains runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
- For buyers
- Emu Plains is the lower entry point at $1,151,210 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Emu Plains 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
- Emu Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1033). Leonay also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Emu Plains vs Leonay: common questions
Is Emu Plains or Leonay cheaper to buy in?
Emu Plains has the lower median house price at $1,151,210, roughly 11% 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 Plains or Leonay?
Over the past 12 months, Emu Plains grew +9.6% vs +6.1% in Leonay, a gap of 3.5 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 Plains or Leonay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Emu Plains scores 1036 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 Plains or Leonay?
Emu Plains scores 50/100 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 Plains or Leonay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.98% in Emu Plains 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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