Leanyer vs Nightcliff
The verdict
Leanyer rates higher for liveability (86 vs 68). Nightcliff rates higher for education (74 vs 51). Nightcliff is closer to the coast (570 m vs 3.7 km).
Scores
LeanyerNightcliff
| Leanyer | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 63 |
| Transport | 45 | 48 |
| Education | 51 | 74 |
| Liveability | 86 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Leanyer | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,597 | 3,884 |
| Median age | 37 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,223 | $2,051 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.9% | 59.9% |
| Born in Australia | 61.1% | 58.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Leanyer Moderate Growth · Nightcliff Moderate Growth
Property
| Leanyer | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 326 | 335 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,109 | 1,107 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Leanyer | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,010 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Leanyer · Nightcliff
Transport
| Leanyer | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Leanyer | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 10 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 128 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.7 km | 570 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.5 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.7 km | 630 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Leanyer | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,597 | 3,884 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,817 | 4,125 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,228 | 4,417 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | 1.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Leanyer or Nightcliff?
Leanyer and Nightcliff have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Leanyer or Nightcliff?
Nightcliff has a higher average school ICSEA (Leanyer 1010 vs Nightcliff 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Leanyer or Nightcliff?
Nightcliff has the higher transport score (Leanyer 45/100 vs Nightcliff 48/100).
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