Indented Head vs St Leonards
St Leonards (median $650,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Indented Head ($825,000).
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| Measure | Indented Head | St Leonards |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $825,000 | $650,000 |
| Median unit | $264,240 | $415,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 1043 | 1051 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 30 |
| Population | 1,391 | – |
| Median age | 59 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 567 mm | 567 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.6°C | 24.6°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
St Leonards scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Leonards (1051) sits above Indented Head (1043).
- For buyers
- St Leonards is the lower entry point at $650,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- St Leonards edges out on average school ICSEA (1051 vs 1043).
Indented Head vs St Leonards: common questions
Is Indented Head or St Leonards cheaper to buy in?
St Leonards has the lower median house price at $650,000, roughly 21% below Indented Head ($825,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Indented Head or St Leonards have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Leonards scores 1051 vs 1043 in Indented Head. 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, Indented Head or St Leonards?
St Leonards scores 24/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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