St Leonards vs Newstead
Newstead scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newstead (1003) sits above St Leonards (999).
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St Leonards and Newstead side by side
| Measure | St Leonards | Newstead |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $665,000 |
| Median unit | – | $420,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $285/wk | $285/wk |
| Unit rent | $242/wk | $242/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 75 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 653 mm | 677 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.5°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
- Newstead edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 999).
St Leonards vs Newstead: common questions
Does St Leonards or Newstead have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newstead scores 1003 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, St Leonards or Newstead?
Newstead scores 20/100 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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