Gledswood Hills vs Leppington
The verdict
Leppington is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.41M in Gledswood Hills. Gledswood Hills rates higher for liveability (67 vs 51). Leppington rates higher for transport (87 vs 30). Leppington has a shorter estimated CBD commute (87 vs 115 min). On the separate residential safety score, Gledswood Hills rates higher (92 vs 59/100 in Leppington).
Scores
| Gledswood Hills | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 67 |
| Transport | 30 | 87 |
| Education | 60 | 62 |
| Liveability | 67 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gledswood Hills | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,112 | 9,423 |
| Median age | 31 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,780 | $2,275 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.4% | 45.6% |
| Born in Australia | 68.3% | 57.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Gledswood Hills High Growth · Leppington High Growth
Property
| Gledswood Hills | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | $920K | $746K |
| House price YoY | 15.0% | 0.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $790 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gledswood Hills | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 98 | 96 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 33 | 276 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 229 | 552 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,338 | 5,741 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gledswood Hills | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gledswood Hills · Leppington
Transport
| Gledswood Hills | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 30 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 65 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 115 | 87 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.9 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Gledswood Hills | 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 | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 14 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.7 km | 30.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.2 km | 39.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 12.0 km |
Population & growth
| Gledswood Hills | Leppington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,112 | 9,423 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,604 | 15,761 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,757 | 40,969 |
| Annual growth rate | 8.93% | 13.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gledswood Hills or Leppington?
Gledswood Hills has the higher residential safety score (Gledswood Hills 92/100 vs Leppington 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Gledswood Hills or Leppington?
Leppington is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Gledswood Hills or Leppington?
Leppington has a higher average school ICSEA (Gledswood Hills 1026 vs Leppington 1067; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gledswood Hills or Leppington?
Leppington has the higher transport score (Gledswood Hills 30/100 vs Leppington 87/100).
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