Leasingham vs Polish Hill River
Polish Hill River scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Polish Hill River (1021) sits above Leasingham (989). Leasingham skews owner-occupied (74%), Polish Hill River runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
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Leasingham and Polish Hill River side by side
| Measure | Leasingham | Polish Hill River |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $485/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 1021 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 0 |
| Population | 114 | 38 |
| Median age | 48 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 581 mm | 610 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 29.5°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
- 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
- Polish Hill River edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 989). Polish Hill River also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 81%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Leasingham vs Polish Hill River: common questions
Does Leasingham or Polish Hill River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Polish Hill River scores 1021 vs 989 in Leasingham. 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, Leasingham or Polish Hill River?
Polish Hill River scores 2/100 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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