Legana vs Dilston

Legana scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Legana (989) sits above Dilston (950). Dilston skews owner-occupied (94%), Legana runs more rental-dense (82% owner).

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Legana and Dilston side by side

MeasureLeganaDilston
Price and market
Median house$740,000–
Median unit$502,500–
Renting
House rent$350/wk$290/wk
Unit rent$350/wk$320/wk
Owner occupied82.0%94.0%
Renter occupied16.0%8.0%
Schools
Schools nearby134
Average ICSEA989950
Lifestyle and people
Walk score262
Transit score00
Bike score200
Population4,719558
Median age4147
Climate
Annual rainfall774 mm823 mm
Mean max, January23.9°C23.2°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
Legana edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 950).

Legana vs Dilston: common questions

Does Legana or Dilston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Legana scores 989 vs 950 in Dilston. 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, Legana or Dilston?

Legana scores 26/100 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.