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Leeton

NSW 2705 · Leeton

9,170 (2021)9,151 est. (2025) · Stable

51
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

9,170
Population
$464K
Median house (2026)
29
Safety score
64
Transport score

Leeton is a stable suburb in Leeton, NSW 2705, about 449km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $464K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 370km inland. Leeton has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 29/100.

448.6 km
To Sydney CBD
369.9 km
To coast
$430/wk
Median rent (house)
6.3 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

9,170
Population
38
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,425
vs NSW median-23.0%
Median taxable income (individual)$55,359/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -7%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2705 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher21.8%
Born in Australia79.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,784 / 319 / 113

Top countries of birth: Philippines (1.48%), Italy (1.46%), India (1.42%), New Zealand (0.95%), Malaysia (0.84%)

Top languages: Italian (2.33%), Punjabi (1.5%), Mandarin (1.22%), Filipino (0.75%), Tagalog (0.37%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$464K+11.1%
Median house (2026)
$327K
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$430 / $340 wk
Rental yield (house)4.8%
Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

29
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

43
Break & enter dwelling469/100k
20
Steal from dwelling218/100k
33
Motor vehicle theft360/100k
73
Domestic assault796/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
51
Non-domestic assault556/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 761 (all categories, latest year)8,299 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026

Schools

18

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

8
Within 10km8 in suburb
5
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 928 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1030
  • St Francis De Sales Regional CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1018
  • OneSchool Global NSW - LeetonCombined · IndependentICSEA 977
  • Leeton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 976
  • Leeton High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 908
  • Parkview Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 900
  • Gralee SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 874
  • Wamoon Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 826

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

64
3Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationLeeton (6.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.0% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ≈

Top local industries

Manufacturing
16.9%
Education & Training
11.7%
Health Care & Social Assistance
9.6%
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
9.0%
Retail Trade
8.3%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

31.5°C
Summer max
13.0°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

33 in suburbSupermarkets
66 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2626 in suburbParks
66 in suburbPlaygrounds
33 in suburbPools
55 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
55 in suburbGPs
22 in suburbPharmacies
22 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
2828 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

6Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (83/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLeeton District Hospital (5.5 km)
Nearest vet36.0 km
Nearest airportWagga Wagga (123.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

16

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

5
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
28
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

26

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

26
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

4

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

49

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

2
Pubs & Hotels
1
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
9
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.55

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

19

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

3
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.55

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

3
Services
3
Aged care homes
134
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (3 rated homes)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

3
Christian
Total places of worship3

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.05%
Projected population 20419,568
Projected households 20413,587

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Leeton

Is Leeton safe?

Leeton has a residential safety score of 29/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,299 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Leeton?

In Leeton, the median house price is $464K and the median unit price is $327K. Median weekly house rent is $430.

How far is Leeton from Sydney CBD?

Leeton is about 448.6 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Leeton?

Leeton has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 939 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Leeton?

Leeton has a transport score of 64/100, including 3 train stations.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.