Leith vs Don
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Don (947) sits above Leith (946).
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Leith and Don side by side
| Measure | Leith | Don |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $246/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $215/wk | $275/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 947 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 60 |
| Population | 504 | 647 |
| Median age | 51 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 837 mm | 824 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.7°C | 21.6°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
- Don edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 946).
Leith vs Don: common questions
Does Leith or Don have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Don scores 947 vs 946 in Leith. 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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