Norwood vs St Leonards
Norwood scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Norwood (1006) sits above St Leonards (999).
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Norwood and St Leonards side by side
| Measure | Norwood | St Leonards |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $285/wk | $285/wk |
| Unit rent | $242/wk | $242/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1006 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 85 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 677 mm | 653 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.5°C | 24.4°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
- Norwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 999).
Norwood vs St Leonards: common questions
Does Norwood or St Leonards have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Norwood scores 1006 vs 999 in St Leonards. 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, Norwood or St Leonards?
Norwood scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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