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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
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
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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.