Leongatha vs Ruby
The verdict
Leongatha rates higher for liveability (52 vs 16). Leongatha is closer to the coast (21.4 km vs 23.9 km).
Scores
LeongathaRuby
| Leongatha | Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 20 |
| Transport | 17 | 0 |
| Education | 50 | 49 |
| Liveability | 52 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Leongatha | Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,869 | 187 |
| Median age | 45 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,183 | $2,139 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.2% | 29.6% |
| Born in Australia | 83.4% | 91.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Leongatha Moderate Growth · Ruby Moderate Growth
Property
| Leongatha | Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $575K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $391K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.7% | 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
Safety
| Leongatha | Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 477 | 535 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 511 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 375 | 1,070 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,509 | 2,139 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Leongatha | Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,008 | Data not available |
Transport
| Leongatha | Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 17 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 31.6 km | 29.1 km |
Liveability
| Leongatha | Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.4 km | 23.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 113.0 km | 108.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 35.2 km | 34.9 km |
Population & growth
| Leongatha | Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,869 | 187 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,002 | 191 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,105 | 226 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.56% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Leongatha or Ruby?
Leongatha has the higher transport score (Leongatha 17/100 vs Ruby 0/100).
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