Leanyer vs Muirhead
The verdict
Leanyer rates higher for liveability (86 vs 71). Muirhead rates higher for education (65 vs 51). Muirhead is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 3.7 km).
Scores
LeanyerMuirhead
| Leanyer | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 56 |
| Transport | 45 | 33 |
| Education | 51 | 65 |
| Liveability | 86 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Leanyer | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,597 | 3,689 |
| Median age | 37 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,223 | $3,029 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.9% | 54.0% |
| Born in Australia | 61.1% | 53.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.4 |
Growth: Leanyer Moderate Growth · Muirhead Moderate Growth
Property
| Leanyer | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Leanyer | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 326 | 325 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,109 | 1,111 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Leanyer | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,010 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Leanyer · Muirhead
Transport
| Leanyer | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Leanyer | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 128 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.7 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.5 km | 12.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.7 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Leanyer | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,597 | 3,689 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,817 | 4,340 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,228 | 4,195 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | 4.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Leanyer or Muirhead?
Leanyer and Muirhead have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Leanyer or Muirhead?
Leanyer has the higher transport score (Leanyer 45/100 vs Muirhead 33/100).
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