Overall score
Leabrook
66.3/100
St Georges
45.8/100
Leabrook for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Leabrook
66.3/100
St Georges
45.8/100
Crime rate
Leabrook
18.0 / 1k
St Georges
11.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leabrook
61
St Georges
9
Population
Leabrook
1,605
St Georges
1,726
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 | Leabrook | St Georges |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.3/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.0 / 1k | 11.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 2 |
| Walkability | 69.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 61 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 38 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,605 | 1,726 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Leabrook reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; St Georges is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Leabrook pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas St Georges is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community.
Leabrook suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas St Georges is the stronger match for retirees and investors.
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.