Durack vs Leanyer
The verdict
Leanyer rates higher for liveability (86 vs 77). Durack is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 3.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Durack rates higher (85 vs 70/100 in Leanyer).
Scores
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| Durack | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 61 |
| Transport | 42 | 45 |
| Education | 44 | 51 |
| Liveability | 77 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Durack | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,730 | 4,597 |
| Median age | 31 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,471 | $2,223 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.3% | 40.9% |
| Born in Australia | 69.4% | 61.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Durack High Growth · Leanyer Moderate Growth
Property
| Durack | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Durack | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 268 | 326 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 804 | 1,109 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,252 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Durack | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 1,010 |
Transport
| Durack | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Durack | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 128 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.7 km | 11.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.2 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Durack | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,730 | 4,597 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,969 | 4,817 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,332 | 5,228 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.56% | 1.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Durack or Leanyer?
Durack has the higher residential safety score (Durack 85/100 vs Leanyer 70/100).
Which has better schools, Durack or Leanyer?
Leanyer has a higher average school ICSEA (Durack 1009 vs Leanyer 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Durack or Leanyer?
Leanyer has the higher transport score (Durack 42/100 vs Leanyer 45/100).
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