Overall score
Baranduda
49.6/100
Leneva
49.3/100
Baranduda for retirees; Leneva for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Baranduda
49.6/100
Leneva
49.3/100
Crime rate
Baranduda
31.6 / 1k
Leneva
19.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baranduda
87
Leneva
2
Population
Baranduda
3,041
Leneva
1,317
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Baranduda | Leneva |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.6/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.9/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.6 / 1k | 19.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 1 |
| Walkability | 37.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 10 |
| Green cover | 8.1% | 4.9% |
| Population | 3,041 | 1,317 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Baranduda reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Leneva is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Baranduda pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Leneva is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Baranduda generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Leneva leans toward more sought-after housing.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Baranduda the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Leneva.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.