Leura vs Wentworth Falls
The verdict
Wentworth Falls is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.24M in Leura. Leura rates higher for liveability (86 vs 58). Wentworth Falls is closer to the coast (74.7 km vs 77.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wentworth Falls rates higher (95 vs 69/100 in Leura).
Scores
| Leura | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 72 |
| Transport | 89 | 86 |
| Education | 75 | 73 |
| Liveability | 86 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Leura | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,503 | 6,428 |
| Median age | 55 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,369 | $1,528 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.1% | 48.5% |
| Born in Australia | 71.2% | 74.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Leura Stable · Wentworth Falls Stable
Property
| Leura | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.24M | $1.00M |
| Median unit price | $595K | $773K |
| House price YoY | 7.8% | 12.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $649 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Leura | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 222 | 140 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 133 | 31 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 266 | 233 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,064 | 2,660 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Leura | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,060 | 1,100 |
See the full school list on each profile: Leura · Wentworth Falls
Transport
| Leura | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 82 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 173 | 165 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 890 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Leura | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 26 | 8 |
| Parks | 5 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 15 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 77.9 km | 74.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 82.4 km | 78.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Leura | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,503 | 6,428 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,568 | 6,494 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,652 | 6,499 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.36% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Leura or Wentworth Falls?
Wentworth Falls has the higher residential safety score (Leura 69/100 vs Wentworth Falls 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Leura or Wentworth Falls?
Wentworth Falls is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.24M.
Which has better schools, Leura or Wentworth Falls?
Wentworth Falls has a higher average school ICSEA (Leura 1060 vs Wentworth Falls 1100; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Leura or Wentworth Falls?
Leura has the higher transport score (Leura 89/100 vs Wentworth Falls 86/100).
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