Side by sideSuburb comparison

Petersham North vs Leichhardt.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leichhardt (1115) sits above Petersham North (1110).

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

Leichhardt edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1110).

Common questionsPetersham North vs Leichhardt

Common questions

Does Petersham North or Leichhardt have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leichhardt scores 1115 vs 1110 in Petersham North. 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

Petersham North
Metric
Leichhardt

Price & Market

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

Rental

$480/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$580/wk
$408/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
58.0%
Renter occupied
40.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
20
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
12,258
Population
15,158
35
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1110
Avg ICSEA
1115

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).