Side by sideSuburb comparison

Leongatha vs Ruby.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leongatha (1019) sits above Ruby (1000).

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

Leongatha edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1000). Ruby also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsLeongatha vs Ruby

Common questions

Does Leongatha or Ruby have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leongatha scores 1019 vs 1000 in Ruby. 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

Leongatha
Metric
Ruby

Price & Market

$615,000
Median house
$450,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$270/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$320/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
23.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

92
Walk score
0
Transit score
55
Bike score
5,869
Population
187
45
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
7
1019
Avg ICSEA
1000

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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