Side by sideSuburb comparison

Leitchville vs Horfield.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Horfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Horfield (977) sits above Leitchville (965). Leitchville skews owner-occupied (74%), Horfield runs more rental-dense (53% owner).

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

Horfield edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 965).

Common questionsLeitchville vs Horfield

Common questions

Does Leitchville or Horfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Horfield scores 977 vs 965 in Leitchville. 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

Leitchville
Metric
Horfield

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$160/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$160/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$183/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
53.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
33.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
576
Population
93
50
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
4
965
Avg ICSEA
977

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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