Leopold vs Wallington
The verdict
Leopold rates higher for liveability (52 vs 23). Wallington rates higher for education (62 vs 51). Leopold is closer to the coast (3.2 km vs 5.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Leopold rates higher (100 vs 91/100 in Wallington).
Scores
| Leopold | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 33 |
| Transport | 26 | 19 |
| Education | 51 | 62 |
| Liveability | 52 | 23 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Leopold | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,272 | 1,515 |
| Median age | 41 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,589 | $2,410 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.5% | 37.0% |
| Born in Australia | 83.2% | 80.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Leopold High Growth · Wallington High Growth
Property
| Leopold | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $695K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $480K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 5.5% | 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
| Leopold | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 203 | 264 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 90 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 203 | 198 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,788 | 2,706 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Leopold | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,016 | 1,062 |
See the full school list on each profile: Leopold · Wallington
Transport
| Leopold | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 70 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.1 km | 14.2 km |
Liveability
| Leopold | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 26 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.2 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 60.4 km | 60.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.2 km | 15.3 km |
Population & growth
| Leopold | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,272 | 1,515 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,924 | 1,624 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,804 | 2,261 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.21% | 1.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Leopold or Wallington?
Leopold has the higher residential safety score (Leopold 100/100 vs Wallington 91/100).
Which has better schools, Leopold or Wallington?
Wallington has a higher average school ICSEA (Leopold 1016 vs Wallington 1062; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Leopold or Wallington?
Leopold has the higher transport score (Leopold 26/100 vs Wallington 19/100).
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