LEICHHARDT

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $2,300,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $930,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,001
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 5.8%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 15,158
Density 5,841.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

LEICHHARDT Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,300,000
House Sales Volume 79 sales
Unit Median $930,000
Unit Sales Volume 40 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $850/wk
3 Bed House $1,050/wk
2 Bed Unit $720/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

LEICHHARDT Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,001 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.75x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

LEICHHARDT 5,001/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

LEICHHARDT has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

LEICHHARDT Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

15,158
Total Population
5,841
people/km² density
5.8%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
4,948 people
32.6%
2
Australia
4,145 people
27.4%
3
Ireland
2,265 people
14.9%
4
Scotland
1,610 people
10.6%
5
Italy
1,563 people
10.3%

Transport

5.9 km
to Sydney CBD
17 min
drive to CBD
22 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

LEICHHARDT Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 neighbouring suburbs

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About LEICHHARDT

Leichhardt is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 5.9km from CBD, about 22 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 15,158 with a density of 5841 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,300,000, above Sydney average; unit median $930,000, above Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5001 per 100,000, 0.75x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 32.64%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (27.35%) and Irish (14.94%).

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Leichhardt has a house median of $2,300,000 and unit median of $930,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Leichhardt has a crime rate of 5001 per 100,000, which is 0.75x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: Newington College, 2024 HSC results: 281 Distinguished Achievers, 9 All Rounders, 7 Top Achievers, 3 First in Course, AU Guide Score 87.7 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Leichhardt has a population of 15,158, with Chinese comprising 5.80%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (32.64%), Aust (27.35%), Irish (14.94%), Scottish (10.62%), Italian (10.31%).

Leichhardt is approximately 5.9km from Sydney CBD, about 17 minutes by car or 22 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the L1 Dulwich Hill Line line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.