Side by sideSuburb comparison

Leabrook vs Heathpool.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,100,000 and $2,514,000. Leabrook edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Leabrook (median $2,100,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Heathpool ($2,514,000). Over the past year, Leabrook (+16.7%) ran 16.7 percentage points ahead of Heathpool (0%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heathpool (1127) sits above Leabrook (1126). Heathpool skews owner-occupied (76%), Leabrook runs more rental-dense (60% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Leabrook is the lower entry point at $2,100,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Heathpool delivers the better gross yield (2.48% vs 1.54%), but Leabrook has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.

For families

Heathpool edges out on average school ICSEA (1127 vs 1126). Heathpool also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsLeabrook vs Heathpool

Common questions

Is Leabrook or Heathpool cheaper to buy in?

Leabrook has the lower median house price at $2,100,000, roughly 16% below Heathpool ($2,514,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Leabrook or Heathpool?

Over the past 12 months, Leabrook grew +16.7% vs 0% in Heathpool, a gap of 16.7 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 Leabrook or Heathpool have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heathpool scores 1127 vs 1126 in Leabrook. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Leabrook or Heathpool?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.48% in Heathpool vs 1.54% in Leabrook. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Leabrook
Metric
Heathpool

Price & Market

$2,100,000
Median house
$2,514,000
$316,800
Median unit
$316,800
+16.7%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$622/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$1200/wk
$550/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$522/wk
60.0%
Owner occupied
76.0%
21.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

50
Walk score
50
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
1,605
Population
596
55
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1126
Avg ICSEA
1127

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).