Haberfield vs Leichhardt
The verdict
Leichhardt is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.20M versus $2.58M in Haberfield. Leichhardt rates higher for transport (93 vs 83). Leichhardt has a shorter estimated CBD commute (27 vs 31 min). On the separate residential safety score, Haberfield rates higher (96 vs 61/100 in Leichhardt).
Scores
| Haberfield | Leichhardt | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 95 |
| Transport | 83 | 93 |
| Education | 85 | 90 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Haberfield | Leichhardt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,480 | 15,158 |
| Median age | 46 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,761 | $2,673 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.6% | 64.9% |
| Born in Australia | 69.8% | 67.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Haberfield Stable · Leichhardt Moderate Growth
Property
| Haberfield | Leichhardt | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.58M | $2.20M |
| Median unit price | $659K | $924K |
| House price YoY | 12.9% | 1.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,210 | $955 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Haberfield | Leichhardt | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 62 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 216 | 191 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 154 | 343 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,840 | 5,159 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Haberfield | Leichhardt | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 7 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,122 | 1,131 |
See the full school list on each profile: Haberfield · Leichhardt
Transport
| Haberfield | Leichhardt | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 6 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Haberfield | Leichhardt | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 24 |
| Parks | 11 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.3 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.2 km | 4.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.4 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Haberfield | Leichhardt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,480 | 15,158 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,719 | 15,783 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,611 | 19,415 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.91% | 1.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Haberfield or Leichhardt?
Haberfield has the higher residential safety score (Haberfield 96/100 vs Leichhardt 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Haberfield or Leichhardt?
Leichhardt is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.20M versus $2.58M.
Which has better schools, Haberfield or Leichhardt?
Leichhardt has a higher average school ICSEA (Haberfield 1122 vs Leichhardt 1131; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Haberfield or Leichhardt?
Leichhardt has the higher transport score (Haberfield 83/100 vs Leichhardt 93/100).
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