Glendalough vs Leederville
Leederville scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leederville (1118) sits above Glendalough (1100). Leederville skews owner-occupied (53%), Glendalough runs more rental-dense (34% owner).
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Glendalough and Leederville side by side
| Measure | Glendalough | Leederville |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $430/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $430/wk |
| Owner occupied | 34.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 63.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1100 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 100 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,628 | 3,686 |
| Median age | 34 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 707 mm | 708 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 31.0°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
- Leederville edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1100).
Glendalough vs Leederville: common questions
Does Glendalough or Leederville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leederville scores 1118 vs 1100 in Glendalough. 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, Glendalough or Leederville?
Leederville scores 100/100 on walkability vs 70/100. 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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