Leichhardt

NSW 2040 · Inner West

15,158 (2021) → 15,783 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Inner West local government area (est. 172,783 residents)

Overall score

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

15,158

Population

$2.20M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Leichhardt is a moderate growth suburb in Inner West, NSW 2040, about 5km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.20M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Leichhardt has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.

4.9 km

To Sydney CBD

7.4 km

To coast

$955/wk

Median rent (house)

1.3 km

To nearest station

Demographics

15,158

Population

Median age

2.4

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Inner West LGA population (est. 2025)172,783

Median household income (weekly)$2,673

vs NSW median+44.5%

Bachelor degree or higher64.9%

Born in Australia67.7%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,177 / 1,730 / 2,004

Top countries of birth: England (4.99%), Italy (2.45%), New Zealand (2.39%), China (1.44%), Ireland (0.96%)

Top languages: Italian (3.96%), Mandarin (1.82%), Spanish (1.76%), Greek (1.29%), Cantonese (1.06%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.20M+1.8%

Median house (2025)

$924K-14.7%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$955 / $727 wk

Rental yield (house)2.3%

Days on market (house)37 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling191/100k

Steal from dwelling264/100k

Motor vehicle theft191/100k

Domestic assault343/100k

Robbery13/100k

Residential incidents over time

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

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 782 (all categories, latest year)5,159 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 2025

Schools

378

Within 10km7 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1095 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1147
Italian Bilingual SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1146
St Fiacre's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1136
Leichhardt Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1133
Kegworth Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1121
Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1102
Aspect South East Sydney School, LeichhardtPrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

Taverners Hill Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1087
Fort Street High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1178
Orange Grove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1136
The John Berne SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 980
NSW School of LanguagesSecondary · Government · 1.4km
Annandale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1129
St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1077
Petersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1137
St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1167
St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1141
Dobroyd Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1157
Annandale North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1151

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

6Light rail

45Bus

CBD commute (est.)27 min (bus)

Nearest train stationPetersham (1.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.9°C

Summer max

17.0°C

Winter max

1,213mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

405 in suburbSupermarkets

13524 in suburbCafes/Rest.

9523 in suburbParks

436 in suburbPlaygrounds

125Pools

302 in suburbGyms

3Dog parks

302 in suburbGPs

222 in suburbPharmacies

276 in suburbChildcare

101 in suburbLibraries

24514 in suburbSports fields

8Vets

Nearest beachKyeemagh Dog Beach (7.6 km)

Nearest hospitalRoyal Prince Alfred Hospital (2.6 km)

Nearest vet1.2 km

Nearest airportSydney (7.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.02%

Projected population 204119,415

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Inner West

Petersham$2.21M97transport Lilyfield$2.16M87transport Lewisham$2.37M99transport Haberfield$2.54M83transport Stanmore$2.46M96transport Annandale$2.25M93transport

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Frequently asked questions about Leichhardt

Is Leichhardt safe?

Leichhardt has a residential safety score of 61/100, 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 5,159 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Leichhardt?

In Leichhardt, the median house price is $2.20M and the median unit price is $924K. Median weekly house rent is $955.

How far is Leichhardt from Sydney CBD?

Leichhardt is about 4.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 27 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Leichhardt?

Leichhardt has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1131 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Leichhardt?

Leichhardt has a transport score of 93/100 and 45 bus stops.