Leumeah vs Ruse
The verdict
Leumeah is more affordable, with a median house price of $932K versus $936K in Ruse. Leumeah rates higher for transport (93 vs 61). Ruse is closer to the coast (22.2 km vs 23.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ruse rates higher (72 vs 61/100 in Leumeah).
Scores
| Leumeah | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 63 |
| Transport | 93 | 61 |
| Education | 50 | 43 |
| Liveability | 81 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Leumeah | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,992 | 5,632 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,469 | $1,797 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.9% | 24.6% |
| Born in Australia | 61.8% | 74.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Leumeah Stable · Ruse Stable
Property
| Leumeah | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $932K | $936K |
| Median unit price | $592K | $443K |
| House price YoY | 12.6% | 11.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $610 | $610 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Leumeah | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 150 | 160 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 160 | 71 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 641 | 479 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,387 | 3,516 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Leumeah | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 980 |
Transport
| Leumeah | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 61 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 81 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 87 | 133 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 760 m | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Leumeah | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 17 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.8 km | 22.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.5 km | 40.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Leumeah | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,992 | 5,632 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,301 | 5,806 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,274 | 5,791 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.76% | 0.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Leumeah or Ruse?
Ruse has the higher residential safety score (Leumeah 61/100 vs Ruse 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Leumeah or Ruse?
Leumeah is more affordable, with a median house price of $932K versus $936K.
Which has better schools, Leumeah or Ruse?
Leumeah has a higher average school ICSEA (Leumeah 998 vs Ruse 980; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Leumeah or Ruse?
Leumeah has the higher transport score (Leumeah 93/100 vs Ruse 61/100).
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