Balmain East vs Leichhardt, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balmain East | Leichhardt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.8/100 | 69.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 5.9/100 | 15.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.6 / 1k | 55.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 98 |
| Walkability | 45.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 95 | 301 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 57 |
| Population | 1,900 | 15,158 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesLeichhardt
- Best for best valueLeichhardt
- Best for best schoolsLeichhardt
Comparison summary
Balmain East and Leichhardt (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Leichhardt (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Leichhardt (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Leichhardt (NSW); Crime rate favours Leichhardt (NSW). Quick verdicts: Families → Leichhardt (NSW), Best value → Leichhardt (NSW), Best schools → Leichhardt (NSW).