St Leonards
NSW 2065 · Willoughby
7,212 (2021) → 8,300 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Willoughby local government area (est. 82,062 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
St Leonards is a high growth suburb in Willoughby, NSW 2065, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.81M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is a short drive from the coast. St Leonards has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (9.61%), India (5.49%), Hong Kong (4.88%), Japan (4.37%), England (3.3%)
Top languages: Mandarin (11.77%), Cantonese (7.9%), Japan (4.91%), Hindi (2.57%), Korean (2.44%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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 1124 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- International Chinese SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1221
- Royal North Shore Hospital SchoolCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bradfield CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.5km
- Naremburn SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1043
- Greenwich Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1174
- North Sydney Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1197
- Artarmon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1165
- Cammeraygal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1125
- North Sydney Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1192
- Marist Catholic College North ShoreCombined · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1159
- North Sydney Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1155
- Anzac Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1149
- Cameragal Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1168
- Cammeray Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1167
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about St Leonards
Is St Leonards safe?
St Leonards has a residential safety score of 73/100, 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 8,001 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in St Leonards?
In St Leonards, the median house price is $4.81M and the median unit price is $1.11M. Median weekly house rent is $1,237.
How far is St Leonards from Sydney CBD?
St Leonards is about 5.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 19 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in St Leonards?
St Leonards has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1221 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in St Leonards?
St Leonards has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 11 bus stops.