Leichhardt vs Lewisham
The verdict
Lewisham is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.25M versus $2.28M in Leichhardt. Lewisham rates higher for transport (99 vs 93). Lewisham is closer to the coast (6.2 km vs 7.4 km).
Scores
| Leichhardt | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 96 |
| Transport | 93 | 99 |
| Education | 90 | 88 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Leichhardt | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,158 | 4,060 |
| Median age | 37 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,673 | $2,405 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.9% | 67.0% |
| Born in Australia | 67.7% | 62.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Leichhardt Moderate Growth · Lewisham Moderate Growth
Property
| Leichhardt | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.28M | $2.25M |
| Median unit price | $990K | $798K |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | -0.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $975 | $870 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 51 |
Median price history
Safety
| Leichhardt | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 191 | 197 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 191 | 246 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 343 | 345 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,763 | 5,468 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Leichhardt | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,132 | 1,084 |
See the full school list on each profile: Leichhardt · Lewisham
Transport
| Leichhardt | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 6 | 2 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 220 m |
Liveability
| Leichhardt | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 2 |
| Parks | 23 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.4 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.9 km | 6.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.6 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Leichhardt | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,158 | 4,060 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,783 | 4,234 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,415 | 5,246 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.02% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Leichhardt or Lewisham?
Leichhardt has the higher residential safety score (Leichhardt 61/100 vs Lewisham 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Leichhardt or Lewisham?
Lewisham is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.25M versus $2.28M.
Which has better schools, Leichhardt or Lewisham?
Leichhardt has a higher average school ICSEA (Leichhardt 1132 vs Lewisham 1084; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Leichhardt or Lewisham?
Lewisham has the higher transport score (Leichhardt 93/100 vs Lewisham 99/100).
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