Jamisontown vs Leonay
The verdict
Jamisontown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.34M in Leonay. Jamisontown rates higher for liveability (95 vs 74). Leonay rates higher for transport (72 vs 58). Jamisontown is closer to the coast (49.1 km vs 51.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Leonay rates higher (100 vs 47/100 in Jamisontown).
Scores
| Jamisontown | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 68 |
| Transport | 58 | 72 |
| Education | 46 | 57 |
| Liveability | 95 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Jamisontown | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,321 | 2,582 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,538 | $2,466 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.4% | 36.8% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Jamisontown Stable · Leonay Stable
Property
| Jamisontown | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.13M | $1.34M |
| Median unit price | $703K | $956K |
| House price YoY | 20.1% | 12.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Jamisontown | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 282 | 39 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 244 | 77 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 507 | 116 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,867 | 2,053 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Jamisontown | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Jamisontown · Leonay
Transport
| Jamisontown | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 135 | 142 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 970 m |
Liveability
| Jamisontown | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 42 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 49.1 km | 51.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 50.4 km | 53.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Jamisontown | Leonay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,321 | 2,582 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,424 | 2,579 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,422 | 2,716 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.48% | -0.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Jamisontown or Leonay?
Leonay has the higher residential safety score (Jamisontown 47/100 vs Leonay 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Jamisontown or Leonay?
Jamisontown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.34M.
Which has better schools, Jamisontown or Leonay?
Leonay has a higher average school ICSEA (Jamisontown 980 vs Leonay 1049; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Jamisontown or Leonay?
Leonay has the higher transport score (Jamisontown 58/100 vs Leonay 72/100).
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