Leura vs Medlow Bath
The verdict
Medlow Bath is more affordable, with a median house price of $766K versus $1.24M in Leura. Leura rates higher for liveability (86 vs 29). Leura is closer to the coast (77.9 km vs 81.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Medlow Bath rates higher (92 vs 69/100 in Leura).
Scores
| Leura | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 60 |
| Transport | 89 | 83 |
| Education | 75 | 70 |
| Liveability | 86 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Leura | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,503 | 569 |
| Median age | 55 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,369 | $1,312 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.1% | 44.6% |
| Born in Australia | 71.2% | 72.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Leura Stable · Medlow Bath Stable
Property
| Leura | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.24M | $766K |
| Median unit price | $595K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 7.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $649 | $649 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Leura | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 222 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 133 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 266 | 176 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,064 | 5,800 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Leura | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,060 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Leura · Medlow Bath
Transport
| Leura | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 83 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 82 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 173 | 183 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 890 m | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Leura | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.8°C | 9.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 26 | 6 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 15 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 77.9 km | 81.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 82.4 km | 87.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Leura | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,503 | 569 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,568 | 577 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,652 | 588 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.36% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Leura or Medlow Bath?
Medlow Bath has the higher residential safety score (Leura 69/100 vs Medlow Bath 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Leura or Medlow Bath?
Medlow Bath is more affordable, with a median house price of $766K versus $1.24M.
Which has better public transport, Leura or Medlow Bath?
Leura has the higher transport score (Leura 89/100 vs Medlow Bath 83/100).
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