LEICHHARDT
LEICHHARDT Property Overview
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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.