Overall score
Bateman
50.0/100
Leeming
64.5/100
Bateman for families and schools; Leeming for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bateman
50.0/100
Leeming
64.5/100
Crime rate
Bateman
53.7 / 1k
Leeming
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bateman
82
Leeming
227
Population
Bateman
3,832
Leeming
10,883
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 | Bateman | Leeming |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 64.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.2/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 77 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 82 | 227 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 17.4% |
| Population | 3,832 | 10,883 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Bateman is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Leeming is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Bateman is stronger for excellent public transport, plus a hub for schools and preschools; Leeming answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Bateman the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Leeming.
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.