Leonay
NSW 2750 · Penrith
2,582 (2021) → 2,579 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Leonay is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2750, about 53km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.32M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 72/100, and is about 52km inland. Leonay has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.07%), New Zealand (0.85%), Germany (0.81%), South Africa (0.77%), Scotland (0.62%)
Top languages: German (0.54%), Cantonese (0.5%), Spanish (0.5%), Greek (0.46%), Russian (0.46%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Leonay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1038
Nearby (within 10km)
- Our Lady of The Way Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1051
- Emu Plains Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1000
- Lapstone Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1114
- Regentville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1011
- Glenbrook Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1119
- Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 997
- St Finbar's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1107
- Blaxland East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1060
- Bethany Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1045
- Emu Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1006
- Jamisontown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 986
- Caroline Chisholm CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1053
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Leonay
Is Leonay safe?
Leonay has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,130 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Leonay?
In Leonay, the median house price is $1.32M. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Leonay from Sydney CBD?
Leonay is about 53.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 171 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Leonay?
Leonay has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1038 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Leonay?
Leonay has a transport score of 72/100 and 17 bus stops.