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Haberfield vs Leichhardt

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Haberfield scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.

HaberfieldLeichhardt
Active8038
Safety6130
Wealth7572
Value9562
Parks6570
Cafés7482
Transit5756
Green space5432
Active & healthy7854
Schools nearby (OSM)8580
Median rent$530/wk $600/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)—$2,625,000
House sales this quarter—55
Population6,48015,158
Full profile Haberfield in full Leichhardt 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.

Is Haberfield safer than Leichhardt?

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

Should I live in Haberfield or Leichhardt?

Haberfield scores higher on 8 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Haberfield or Leichhardt.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →