Suburb comparison
Annandale vs Leichhardt — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Annandale commands a $400K premium on median property price over Leichhardt; Leichhardt has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Inner West
Annandale
2038
Inner West
Leichhardt
2040
Choose Annandale if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Leichhardt if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
- Leichhardt leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Annandale or Leichhardt more expensive?
- Annandale has the higher median house price ($2.35M) compared with $1.95M in Leichhardt.
- Which is better for renters — Annandale or Leichhardt?
- Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $808/wk in Leichhardt, making Annandale the more affordable rental market.
- Is Annandale or Leichhardt 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 Annandale vs Leichhardt?
- Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and Leichhardt has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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