Suburb comparison
Leura vs Winmalee: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Leura is $55/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Blue Mountains
Leura
2780
Blue Mountains
Winmalee
2777
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Leura | Winmalee |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 81.4%▲ | 95.7% |
FAMILYFamily Winmalee leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 4 | 4 |
FINANCEFinance | ||
| Sub-grade | insufficient | insufficient |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Median unit price | — | — |
| Median weekly rent | $585/wk | $640/wk |
| Annual price growth | — | — |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Leura leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | D(-1) |
| Walkability percentile | 89▲ | 2 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Leura if...
- Leura leads on Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety.
Choose Winmalee if...
- Winmalee leads on Family
Tied on Safety.
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Common questions
- Is Leura or Winmalee more expensive?
- Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
- Which is better for renters — Leura or Winmalee?
- Median weekly rent is $585/wk in Leura and $640/wk in Winmalee, making Leura the more affordable rental market.
- Is Leura or Winmalee at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Leura vs Winmalee?
- Leura has 4 schools in the postcode, and Winmalee has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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