Emu Plains vs Leonay
The verdict
Emu Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.34M in Leonay. Emu Plains rates higher for transport (91 vs 72). Leonay rates higher for education (57 vs 52). Emu Plains has a shorter estimated CBD commute (93 vs 142 min). On the separate residential safety score, Leonay rates higher (100 vs 68/100 in Emu Plains).
Scores
| Emu Plains | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 68 |
| Transport | 91 | 72 |
| Education | 52 | 57 |
| Liveability | 88 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Emu Plains | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,126 | 2,582 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,877 | $2,466 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.5% | 36.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Emu Plains Stable · Leonay Stable
Property
| Emu Plains | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.17M | $1.34M |
| Median unit price | $819K | $956K |
| House price YoY | -0.4% | 12.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Emu Plains | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 209 | 39 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 160 | 77 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 357 | 116 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,255 | 2,053 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Emu Plains | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,015 | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Emu Plains · Leonay
Transport
| Emu Plains | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 72 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 92 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 93 | 142 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 710 m | 970 m |
Liveability
| Emu Plains | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 1 |
| Parks | 19 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 51 | 42 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 51.2 km | 51.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 52.0 km | 53.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Emu Plains | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,126 | 2,582 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,117 | 2,579 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,547 | 2,716 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.03% | -0.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Emu Plains or Leonay?
Leonay has the higher residential safety score (Emu Plains 68/100 vs Leonay 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Emu Plains or Leonay?
Emu Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.34M.
Which has better schools, Emu Plains or Leonay?
Leonay has a higher average school ICSEA (Emu Plains 1015 vs Leonay 1049; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Emu Plains or Leonay?
Emu Plains has the higher transport score (Emu Plains 91/100 vs Leonay 72/100).
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