Side by sideSuburb comparison

Leichhardt vs Westgate.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Westgate (1118) sits above Leichhardt (1115).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsLeichhardt 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.

The numbers behind the take

Leichhardt
Metric
Westgate

Price & Market

$2,015,000
Median house
$1,065,000
Median unit
+4.8%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
42 days
Days on market

Rental

$580/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$490/wk
$600/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$417/wk
58.0%
Owner occupied
40.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
15,158
Population
7,619
37
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1115
Avg ICSEA
1118

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).