Leeming vs Jandakot.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,050,000 and $910,000. Leeming edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Jandakot (median $910,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Leeming ($1,050,000).
Leeming scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leeming (1108) sits above Jandakot (1053).
For buyers
Jandakot is the lower entry point at $910,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Jandakot offers the higher gross rental yield (2.26% vs 2.13%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Leeming edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1053).
Common questions
Is Leeming or Jandakot cheaper to buy in?
Jandakot has the lower median house price at $910,000, roughly 15% below Leeming ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Leeming or Jandakot have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leeming scores 1108 vs 1053 in Jandakot. 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, Leeming or Jandakot?
Leeming scores 8/100 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, Leeming or Jandakot?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.26% in Jandakot vs 2.13% in Leeming. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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