Overall score
Enmore
56.5/100
Leichhardt
61.4/100
Enmore for schools; Leichhardt for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Enmore
56.5/100
Leichhardt
61.4/100
Crime rate
Enmore
117.7 / 1k
Leichhardt
51.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Enmore
88
Leichhardt
336
Population
Enmore
3,871
Leichhardt
15,158
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 | Enmore | Leichhardt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.5/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.4/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.7 / 1k | 51.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 28 | 25 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 98 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 336 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 79 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| Population | 3,871 | 15,158 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Enmore is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Leichhardt is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Enmore tends to lead on schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook, while Leichhardt stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Leichhardt, while Enmore remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.