Katoomba vs Leura
The verdict
Katoomba is more affordable, with a median house price of $865K versus $1.24M in Leura. Leura is closer to the coast (77.9 km vs 81.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Katoomba rates higher (74 vs 69/100 in Leura).
Scores
| Katoomba | Leura | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 84 |
| Transport | 87 | 89 |
| Education | 71 | 75 |
| Liveability | 85 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Katoomba | Leura | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,268 | 4,503 |
| Median age | 48 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,171 | $1,369 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.9% | 51.1% |
| Born in Australia | 73.3% | 71.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Katoomba Stable · Leura Stable
Property
| Katoomba | Leura | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $865K | $1.24M |
| Median unit price | $675K | $595K |
| House price YoY | -1.9% | 7.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $649 | $649 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Katoomba | Leura | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 109 | 222 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 60 | 133 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 472 | 266 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,946 | 4,064 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Katoomba | Leura | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 1,060 |
Transport
| Katoomba | Leura | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 89 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 116 | 82 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 180 | 173 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 890 m |
Liveability
| Katoomba | Leura | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.8°C | 9.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 55 | 26 |
| Parks | 12 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 19 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 81.3 km | 77.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 85.8 km | 82.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Katoomba | Leura | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,268 | 4,503 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,387 | 4,568 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,542 | 4,652 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.36% | 0.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Katoomba or Leura?
Katoomba has the higher residential safety score (Katoomba 74/100 vs Leura 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Katoomba or Leura?
Katoomba is more affordable, with a median house price of $865K versus $1.24M.
Which has better schools, Katoomba or Leura?
Leura has a higher average school ICSEA (Katoomba 1026 vs Leura 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Katoomba or Leura?
Leura has the higher transport score (Katoomba 87/100 vs Leura 89/100).
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