St Leonards vs Crows Nest.
Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Crows Nest edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Crows Nest (1166) sits above St Leonards (1160). Crows Nest skews owner-occupied (44%), St Leonards runs more rental-dense (30% owner).
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
Crows Nest edges out on average school ICSEA (1166 vs 1160).
Common questions
Does St Leonards or Crows Nest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Crows Nest scores 1166 vs 1160 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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