Haberfield vs Leichhardt.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,025,000 and $2,200,000. Leichhardt edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Leichhardt (median $2,200,000) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Haberfield ($3,025,000). Over the past year, Leichhardt (+11.7%) ran 4.8 percentage points ahead of Haberfield (+6.9%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leichhardt (1115) sits above Haberfield (1109). Haberfield skews owner-occupied (81%), Leichhardt runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
For buyers
Leichhardt is the lower entry point at $2,200,000 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Leichhardt has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Leichhardt edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1109). Haberfield also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Haberfield or Leichhardt cheaper to buy in?
Leichhardt has the lower median house price at $2,200,000, roughly 38% below Haberfield ($3,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Haberfield or Leichhardt?
Over the past 12 months, Leichhardt grew +11.7% vs +6.9% in Haberfield, a gap of 4.8 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 Haberfield or Leichhardt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leichhardt scores 1115 vs 1109 in Haberfield. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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