Side by sideSuburb comparison

Leura vs Katoomba Dc.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Katoomba Dc (1051) sits above Leura (1049).

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

Katoomba Dc edges out on average school ICSEA (1051 vs 1049).

Common questionsLeura vs Katoomba Dc

Common questions

Does Leura or Katoomba Dc have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Katoomba Dc scores 1051 vs 1049 in Leura. 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

Leura
Metric
Katoomba Dc

Price & Market

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

Rental

$380/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$380/wk
$430/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$323/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
21.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
4,503
Population
13,348
55
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
11
1049
Avg ICSEA
1051

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).