Leichhardt vs Westgate
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Westgate (1118) sits above Leichhardt (1115).
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Leichhardt and Westgate side by side
| Measure | Leichhardt | Westgate |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,200,000 | – |
| Median unit | $1,065,000 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.7% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1110/wk | $1150/wk |
| Unit rent | $680/wk | $670/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1115 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 15,158 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 981 mm | 981 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 27.6°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
- Westgate edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1115).
Leichhardt vs Westgate: common questions
Does Leichhardt or Westgate have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Westgate 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.
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