Leppington
NSW 2179 · Camden
9,423 (2021) → 15,761 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Camden local government area (est. 150,543 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Leppington is a high growth suburb in Camden, NSW 2179, about 40km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.06M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 87/100, and is about 31km inland. Leppington has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2179 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (4.67%), Iraq (2.97%), Philippines (2.57%), Fiji (2.39%), Nepal (2.32%)
Top languages: Arabic (5.13%), Urdu (3.45%), Hindi (3.35%), Nepali (2.9%), Spanish (2.12%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1003 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Leppington Anglican CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1101
- Leppington Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1032
- Amity College Leppington CampusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Denham Court Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1068
- St Sava CollegePrimary · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1052
- Unity Grammar CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1059
- Rossmore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 937
- Bellfield CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.2kmICSEA 984
- Austral Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1032
- St Anthony of Padua Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1037
- Gledswood Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1038
- Mount Carmel Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1041
- John Edmondson High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 982
- Greenway Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1011
- Robert Townson High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 963
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
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
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Leppington
Is Leppington safe?
Leppington has a residential safety score of 59/100, 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 5,741 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Leppington?
In Leppington, the median house price is $1.06M and the median unit price is $746K. Median weekly house rent is $800.
How far is Leppington from Sydney CBD?
Leppington is about 39.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 87 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Leppington?
Leppington has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1067 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Leppington?
Leppington has a transport score of 87/100, including 1 train station and 65 bus stops.