St Leonards vs Willoughby
The verdict
Willoughby is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.72M versus $4.81M in St Leonards. St Leonards rates higher for transport (97 vs 83). St Leonards has a shorter estimated CBD commute (19 vs 34 min). On the separate residential safety score, Willoughby rates higher (100 vs 73/100 in St Leonards).
Scores
| St Leonards | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 93 |
| Transport | 97 | 83 |
| Education | 94 | 95 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| St Leonards | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,212 | 7,124 |
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,475 | $2,995 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 76.1% | 66.4% |
| Born in Australia | 36.7% | 62.1% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: St Leonards High Growth · Willoughby Moderate Growth
Property
| St Leonards | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.81M | $3.72M |
| Median unit price | $1.11M | $1.48M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 16.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,237 | $1,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| St Leonards | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 166 | 42 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 42 | 28 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 166 | 84 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,001 | 1,291 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| St Leonards | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,221 | 1,147 |
See the full school list on each profile: St Leonards · Willoughby
Transport
| St Leonards | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 83 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 19 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 130 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| St Leonards | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 45 | 6 |
| Parks | 6 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.2 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.8 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 210 m | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| St Leonards | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,212 | 7,124 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,300 | 7,530 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,752 | 7,977 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.58% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, St Leonards or Willoughby?
Willoughby has the higher residential safety score (St Leonards 73/100 vs Willoughby 100/100).
Which is more affordable, St Leonards or Willoughby?
Willoughby is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.72M versus $4.81M.
Which has better schools, St Leonards or Willoughby?
St Leonards has a higher average school ICSEA (St Leonards 1221 vs Willoughby 1147; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, St Leonards or Willoughby?
St Leonards has the higher transport score (St Leonards 97/100 vs Willoughby 83/100).
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