Naremburn vs St Leonards
The verdict
Naremburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.17M versus $4.81M in St Leonards. St Leonards rates higher for transport (97 vs 81). St Leonards has a shorter estimated CBD commute (19 vs 31 min). On the separate residential safety score, Naremburn rates higher (94 vs 73/100 in St Leonards).
Scores
| Naremburn | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 97 |
| Transport | 81 | 97 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Naremburn | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,924 | 7,212 |
| Median age | 39 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,272 | $2,475 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.0% | 76.1% |
| Born in Australia | 62.2% | 36.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 1.9 |
Growth: Naremburn High Growth · St Leonards High Growth
Property
| Naremburn | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.17M | $4.81M |
| Median unit price | $1.30M | $1.11M |
| House price YoY | 19.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,237 | $1,237 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Naremburn | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 118 | 166 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 34 | 42 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 236 | 166 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,806 | 8,001 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Naremburn | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,043 | 1,221 |
See the full school list on each profile: Naremburn · St Leonards
Transport
| Naremburn | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 130 m |
Liveability
| Naremburn | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 45 |
| Parks | 3 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.3 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 210 m |
Population & growth
| Naremburn | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,924 | 7,212 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,818 | 8,300 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,475 | 12,752 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.58% | 3.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Naremburn or St Leonards?
Naremburn has the higher residential safety score (Naremburn 94/100 vs St Leonards 73/100).
Which is more affordable, Naremburn or St Leonards?
Naremburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.17M versus $4.81M.
Which has better schools, Naremburn or St Leonards?
St Leonards has a higher average school ICSEA (Naremburn 1043 vs St Leonards 1221; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Naremburn or St Leonards?
St Leonards has the higher transport score (Naremburn 81/100 vs St Leonards 97/100).
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