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Suburb comparison

Katoomba vs Leura — which Sydney suburb suits you?

Both suburbs sit in the same tier — the table below highlights where each one leads.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Blue Mountains

Katoomba

2780

Blue Mountains

Leura

2780

MetricKatoombaLeura
Median house price——
Median unit price——
Median weekly rent$585/wk$585/wk
Annual price growth——
SEIFA advantage decile4/109/10▲
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage81.4%81.4%
Schools in postcode44

Choose Katoomba if...

    Choose Leura if...

    • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
    • Leura leads on 1 of the 1 head-to-head metrics

    Common questions

    Is Katoomba or Leura more expensive?
    Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
    Which is better for renters — Katoomba or Leura?
    Median weekly rent is $585/wk in Katoomba and $585/wk in Leura, making Leura the more affordable rental market.
    Is Katoomba or Leura 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 Katoomba vs Leura?
    Katoomba has 4 schools in the postcode, and Leura has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

    Full suburb profiles

    Katoomba 2780 →Leura 2780 →