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Leschenault is a semi-rural suburb on the northern shore of the Leschenault Estuary with a country residential feel. Larger blocks, hobby farms and modern homes sit among coastal bushland and wetland pockets, and the estuary and reserves attract birdwatchers, anglers and walkers. Streets are quieter and more spacious than nearby urban neighbourhoods, so the area suits people who want privacy and room for gardens or animals while keeping shops and services a short drive away and Bunbury within easy reach.

The community of 3,058 has a median age of 47 and a median household income of $2,197 a week. Families are overwhelmingly couples, and homes are largely owner-occupied (93.5%) with renters at 6.5%. Several Shire of Harvey projects are underway or planned, including expansion of the Leschenault Leisure Centre, new ovals at Leschenault Recreation Park and planning for the Munda Biddi Harvey Spur Trail, while the Leschenault Regional Park Establishment Plan guides foreshore and conservation land. Whether Leschenault suits you depends on whether that semi-rural, outdoorsy, owner-occupied character matches what you want.

A median-priced house in Leschenault at $1,267,500 works out to about 11.1 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (median household income $2,197 a week, or $114,244 a year).

On those figures, buying a house sits well above what people locally earned at the last Census. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

House values in Leschenault climbed 21.5% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what a house here is worth. For someone weighing Leschenault up as an investment, that movement is the capital growth figure to focus on, and whether it fits your plans depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.