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Leichhardt vs Petersham

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

LeichhardtPetersham
Active3874
Safety3025
Wealth7247
Value6284
Parks7038
Cafés8294
Transit5688
Green space3228
Active & healthy5462
Schools nearby (OSM)8072
Median rent$600/wk $450/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,625,000$2,319,000
House sales this quarter55—
Population15,1588,200
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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 Leichhardt safer than Petersham?

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

Which is cheaper, Leichhardt or Petersham?

Petersham has the lower median house price of the two ($2,319,000 vs $2,625,000).

Should I live in Leichhardt or Petersham?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →