Leichhardt vs Stanmore.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,200,000 and $2,400,000. Leichhardt edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Leichhardt (median $2,200,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Stanmore ($2,400,000). Over the past year, Leichhardt (+11.7%) ran 6.4 percentage points ahead of Stanmore (+5.3%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stanmore (1118) sits above Leichhardt (1115).
For buyers
Leichhardt is the lower entry point at $2,200,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Leichhardt carries both higher gross yield (1.37% vs 1.06%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Stanmore edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1115).
Common questions
Is Leichhardt or Stanmore cheaper to buy in?
Leichhardt has the lower median house price at $2,200,000, roughly 8% below Stanmore ($2,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Leichhardt or Stanmore?
Over the past 12 months, Leichhardt grew +11.7% vs +5.3% in Stanmore, a gap of 6.4 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 Leichhardt or Stanmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stanmore scores 1118 vs 1115 in Leichhardt. 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, Leichhardt or Stanmore?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.37% in Leichhardt vs 1.06% in Stanmore. 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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