Jamisontown vs Leonay
Jamisontown (median $1,050,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Leonay ($1,300,000). Over the past year, Jamisontown (+11.1%) ran 5.0 percentage points ahead of Leonay (+6.1%) on house-price growth.
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Jamisontown and Leonay side by side
| Measure | Jamisontown | Leonay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,050,000 | $1,300,000 |
| Median unit | $329,040 | $329,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.1% | +6.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1016 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,321 | 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
Jamisontown scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leonay (1033) sits above Jamisontown (1016). Leonay skews owner-occupied (88%), Jamisontown runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
- For buyers
- Jamisontown is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Jamisontown carries both higher gross yield (3.27% vs 2.64%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Leonay edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1016). Leonay also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Jamisontown vs Leonay: common questions
Is Jamisontown or Leonay cheaper to buy in?
Jamisontown has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 19% 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, Jamisontown or Leonay?
Over the past 12 months, Jamisontown grew +11.1% vs +6.1% in Leonay, a gap of 5.0 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 Jamisontown or Leonay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leonay scores 1033 vs 1016 in Jamisontown. 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, Jamisontown or Leonay?
Jamisontown scores 100/100 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, Jamisontown or Leonay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.27% in Jamisontown 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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