Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.1 km apart, on the same open data. Crows Nest scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Crows Nest | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 82 | 66 |
| Safety | 12 | 12 |
| Wealth | 69 | 64 |
| Value | 76 | 40 |
| Parks | 78 | 52 |
| Cafés | 94 | 98 |
| Transit | 97 | 84 |
| Green space | 16 | 50 |
| Active & healthy | 71 | 67 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 72 | 82 |
| Median rent | $550/wk | $600/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 34 | 34 |
| Population | 4,974 | 7,212 |
| Full profile | Crows Nest in full | St Leonards in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Crows Nest and St Leonards score the same for safety on official crime statistics.
Crows Nest and St Leonards have the same median house price.
Crows Nest scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Crows Nest or St Leonards.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →