Curlewis vs Leopold
The verdict
Curlewis is more affordable, with a median house price of $659K versus $695K in Leopold. Curlewis rates higher for education (58 vs 51). Leopold rates higher for liveability (52 vs 38). Curlewis is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 3.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Leopold rates higher (100 vs 90/100 in Curlewis).
Scores
| Curlewis | Leopold | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 43 |
| Transport | 21 | 26 |
| Education | 58 | 51 |
| Liveability | 38 | 52 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Curlewis | Leopold | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,175 | 13,272 |
| Median age | 34 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,830 | $1,589 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.8% | 28.5% |
| Born in Australia | 82.7% | 83.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Curlewis High Growth · Leopold High Growth
Property
| Curlewis | Leopold | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $659K | $695K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $480K |
| House price YoY | -3.4% | 5.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Curlewis | Leopold | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 240 | 203 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 96 | 90 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 335 | 203 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,018 | 2,788 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Curlewis | Leopold | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,043 | 1,016 |
See the full school list on each profile: Curlewis · Leopold
Transport
| Curlewis | Leopold | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.1 km | 10.1 km |
Liveability
| Curlewis | Leopold | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 3.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 55.7 km | 60.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.4 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.7 km | 10.2 km |
Population & growth
| Curlewis | Leopold | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,175 | 13,272 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,470 | 13,924 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,230 | 19,804 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Curlewis or Leopold?
Leopold has the higher residential safety score (Curlewis 90/100 vs Leopold 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Curlewis or Leopold?
Curlewis is more affordable, with a median house price of $659K versus $695K.
Which has better schools, Curlewis or Leopold?
Curlewis has a higher average school ICSEA (Curlewis 1043 vs Leopold 1016; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Curlewis or Leopold?
Leopold has the higher transport score (Curlewis 21/100 vs Leopold 26/100).
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