Kentlyn vs Leumeah
The verdict
Leumeah is more affordable, with a median house price of $980K versus $2.66M in Kentlyn. Leumeah rates higher for transport (93 vs 42). Kentlyn is closer to the coast (21.5 km vs 23.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kentlyn rates higher (66 vs 60/100 in Leumeah).
Scores
| Kentlyn | Leumeah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 76 |
| Transport | 42 | 93 |
| Education | 52 | 50 |
| Liveability | 37 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kentlyn | Leumeah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 726 | 9,992 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,066 | $1,469 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.0% | 31.9% |
| Born in Australia | 69.3% | 61.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Kentlyn Stable · Leumeah Stable
Property
| Kentlyn | Leumeah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.66M | $980K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $615K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 10.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kentlyn | Leumeah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 138 | 150 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 413 | 651 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,683 | 5,725 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kentlyn | Leumeah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1,003 |
Transport
| Kentlyn | Leumeah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 81 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 104 | 87 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 760 m |
Liveability
| Kentlyn | Leumeah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 64 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.5 km | 23.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 37.8 km | 39.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Kentlyn | Leumeah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 726 | 9,992 |
| Estimated 2025 | 748 | 10,301 |
| Projected 2041 | 746 | 10,274 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 0.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kentlyn or Leumeah?
Kentlyn has the higher residential safety score (Kentlyn 66/100 vs Leumeah 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Kentlyn or Leumeah?
Leumeah is more affordable, with a median house price of $980K versus $2.66M.
Which has better schools, Kentlyn or Leumeah?
Leumeah has a higher average school ICSEA (Kentlyn 990 vs Leumeah 1003; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kentlyn or Leumeah?
Leumeah has the higher transport score (Kentlyn 42/100 vs Leumeah 93/100).
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