Artarmon vs St Leonards
The verdict
Artarmon is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.75M versus $7.43M in St Leonards. St Leonards has a shorter estimated CBD commute (19 vs 22 min). On the separate residential safety score, Artarmon rates higher (81 vs 73/100 in St Leonards).
Scores
| Artarmon | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 97 |
| Transport | 95 | 97 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Artarmon | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,417 | 7,212 |
| Median age | 37 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,420 | $2,475 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.6% | 76.1% |
| Born in Australia | 46.8% | 36.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 1.9 |
Growth: Artarmon Stable · St Leonards High Growth
Property
| Artarmon | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.75M | $7.43M |
| Median unit price | $1.11M | $1.04M |
| House price YoY | -2.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,300 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Artarmon | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 138 | 166 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 96 | 42 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 244 | 166 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,757 | 4,909 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Artarmon | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,138 | 1,172 |
See the full school list on each profile: Artarmon · St Leonards
Transport
| Artarmon | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 130 m |
Liveability
| Artarmon | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 45 |
| Parks | 14 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.1 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.2 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.2 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 210 m |
Population & growth
| Artarmon | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,417 | 7,212 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,861 | 8,300 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,545 | 12,752 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.16% | 3.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Artarmon or St Leonards?
Artarmon has the higher residential safety score (Artarmon 81/100 vs St Leonards 73/100).
Which is more affordable, Artarmon or St Leonards?
Artarmon is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.75M versus $7.43M.
Which has better schools, Artarmon or St Leonards?
St Leonards has a higher average school ICSEA (Artarmon 1138 vs St Leonards 1172; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Artarmon or St Leonards?
St Leonards has the higher transport score (Artarmon 95/100 vs St Leonards 97/100).
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