Leongatha vs Nerrena
Leongatha scores higher on walkability (92/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leongatha (1019) sits above Nerrena (1018). Nerrena skews owner-occupied (84%), Leongatha runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Leongatha and Nerrena side by side
| Measure | Leongatha | Nerrena |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $615,000 | – |
| Median unit | $450,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1019 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 92 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 0 |
| Population | 5,869 | 238 |
| Median age | 45 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 913 mm | 925 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°C | 24.7°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
- Leongatha edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1018). Nerrena also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Leongatha vs Nerrena: common questions
Does Leongatha or Nerrena have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leongatha scores 1019 vs 1018 in Nerrena. 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 is more walkable, Leongatha or Nerrena?
Leongatha scores 92/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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