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Burnside vs Leabrook

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

BurnsideLeabrook
Active6390
Safety9586
Wealth9359
Value9282
Parks3677
Cafés8492
Transit4141
Green space5049
Active & healthy6872
Schools nearby (OSM)4823
Median rent$375/wk $308/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$2,087,500$1,997,500
House sales this quarter42
Population3,0601,605
Full profile Burnside in full Leabrook in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Burnside safer than Leabrook?

Burnside scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Burnside or Leabrook?

Leabrook has the lower median house price of the two ($1,997,500 vs $2,087,500).

Should I live in Burnside or Leabrook?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Burnside or Leabrook.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →