Watervale vs Leasingham
Watervale scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leasingham (989) sits above Watervale (987).
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Watervale and Leasingham side by side
| Measure | Watervale | Leasingham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $540/wk | $485/wk |
| Unit rent | $275/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 25 |
| Population | 338 | 114 |
| Median age | 43 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 610 mm | 581 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 30.1°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
- Leasingham edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 987).
Watervale vs Leasingham: common questions
Does Watervale or Leasingham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leasingham scores 989 vs 987 in Watervale. 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, Watervale or Leasingham?
Watervale scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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