Catherine Field vs Leppington
The verdict
Leppington is more affordable, with a median house price of $978K versus $1.18M in Catherine Field. Leppington rates higher for transport (87 vs 25). Leppington is closer to the coast (30.8 km vs 33.2 km).
Scores
| Catherine Field | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 67 |
| Transport | 25 | 87 |
| Education | 53 | 62 |
| Liveability | 53 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Catherine Field | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,609 | 9,423 |
| Median age | 33 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,316 | $2,275 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.8% | 45.6% |
| Born in Australia | 67.8% | 57.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Catherine Field High Growth · Leppington High Growth
Property
| Catherine Field | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.18M | $978K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $874K |
| House price YoY | 17.2% | -11.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $770 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Catherine Field | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 153 | 96 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 230 | 276 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 383 | 541 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,526 | 6,771 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Catherine Field | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,019 |
See the full school list on each profile: Catherine Field · Leppington
Transport
| Catherine Field | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 65 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 141 | 87 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.7 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Catherine Field | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 6 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.2 km | 30.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.8 km | 39.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.3 km | 12.0 km |
Population & growth
| Catherine Field | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,609 | 9,423 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,364 | 15,761 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,343 | 40,969 |
| Annual growth rate | 13.72% | 13.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Catherine Field or Leppington?
Catherine Field has the higher residential safety score (Catherine Field 63/100 vs Leppington 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Catherine Field or Leppington?
Leppington is more affordable, with a median house price of $978K versus $1.18M.
Which has better public transport, Catherine Field or Leppington?
Leppington has the higher transport score (Catherine Field 25/100 vs Leppington 87/100).
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