Westleigh
NSW 2120 · Hornsby
4,501 (2021) → 4,658 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Hornsby local government area (est. 144,237 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Westleigh is a stable suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2120, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.98M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 61/100, and is about 19km inland. Westleigh has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.64%), China (4.8%), India (2.78%), South Africa (2.29%), Hong Kong (1.53%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.44%), Cantonese (2.51%), Hindi (1.47%), Arabic (1.38%), Korean (1.38%)
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 1120 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Thornleigh West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1134
- Normanhurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1140
- Blue Gum Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1069
- Hornsby South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1103
- Clarke Road SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1046
- John Purchase Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1153
- Pennant Hills High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1105
- Barker CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1170
- Normanhurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1144
- Pennant Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1147
- Hornsby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1202
- Barker College Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.8km
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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 Westleigh
Is Westleigh safe?
Westleigh 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 511 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Westleigh?
In Westleigh, the median house price is $1.98M. Median weekly house rent is $900.
How far is Westleigh from Sydney CBD?
Westleigh is about 21.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 78 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Westleigh?
Westleigh has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Westleigh?
Westleigh has a transport score of 61/100 and 33 bus stops.