Overall score
Nunamara
39.3/100
St Leonards
44.3/100
St Leonards for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Nunamara
39.3/100
St Leonards
44.3/100
Crime rate
Nunamara
25943.8 / 1k
St Leonards
3449.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nunamara
0
St Leonards
0
Population
Nunamara
305
St Leonards
2,351
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 | Nunamara | St Leonards |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 25943.8 / 1k | 3449.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | — | 23 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 305 | 2,351 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Nunamara reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; St Leonards is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Nunamara sits further into the wider countryside, whereas St Leonards is more regionally self-contained.
Nunamara pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas St Leonards is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Nunamara sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in St Leonards.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer St Leonards, while Nunamara remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.