Leumeah vs Minto
The verdict
Leumeah is more affordable, with a median house price of $980K versus $1.06M in Minto. Leumeah rates higher for liveability (81 vs 65). Minto rates higher for education (58 vs 50). Leumeah is closer to the coast (23.8 km vs 25.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Leumeah rates higher (60 vs 52/100 in Minto).
Scores
| Leumeah | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 72 |
| Transport | 93 | 90 |
| Education | 50 | 58 |
| Liveability | 81 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Leumeah | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,992 | 13,940 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,469 | $1,646 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.9% | 42.4% |
| Born in Australia | 61.8% | 49.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.1 |
Growth: Leumeah Stable · Minto Stable
Property
| Leumeah | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $980K | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | $615K | $732K |
| House price YoY | 10.2% | 24.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Leumeah | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 150 | 158 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 160 | 294 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 651 | 674 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,725 | 6,571 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Leumeah | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 9 |
| Government | 2 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,003 | 1,016 |
Transport
| Leumeah | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 90 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 81 | 91 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 87 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 760 m | 610 m |
Liveability
| Leumeah | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 17 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.8 km | 25.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.5 km | 37.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Leumeah | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,992 | 13,940 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,301 | 14,252 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,274 | 14,317 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.76% | 0.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Leumeah or Minto?
Leumeah has the higher residential safety score (Leumeah 60/100 vs Minto 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Leumeah or Minto?
Leumeah is more affordable, with a median house price of $980K versus $1.06M.
Which has better schools, Leumeah or Minto?
Minto has a higher average school ICSEA (Leumeah 1003 vs Minto 1016; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Leumeah or Minto?
Leumeah has the higher transport score (Leumeah 93/100 vs Minto 90/100).
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