ST LEONARDS

Sydney North
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House Median
This suburb $3,365,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,188,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,172
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 26.2%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 7,212
Density 9,000.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

ST LEONARDS Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $3,365,000
House Sales Volume 33 sales
Unit Median $1,188,000
Unit Sales Volume 196 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $968/wk
3 Bed House $1,500/wk
2 Bed Unit $900/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,230/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

ST LEONARDS Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,172 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.78x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

ST LEONARDS 5,172/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

ST LEONARDS 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.

ST LEONARDS Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

7,212
Total Population
9,000
people/km² density
26.2%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
1,889 people
26.2%
2
England
1,294 people
17.9%
3
Australia
961 people
13.3%
4
India
537 people
7.5%
5
Ireland
445 people
6.2%

Transport

8.3 km
to Sydney CBD
19 min
drive to CBD
26 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (1)

Public (1)

Bradfield College

Details
Year 11-12 Co-ed

ST LEONARDS Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About ST LEONARDS

St Leonards is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 8.3km from CBD, about 26 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 7,212 with a density of 9000 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,365,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,188,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Bradfield College has 24 Distinguished Achievers.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5172 per 100,000, 0.78x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 26.19%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (17.94%) and Australian (13.33%), has a significant Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), St Leonards has a house median of $3,365,000 and unit median of $1,188,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), St Leonards has a crime rate of 5172 per 100,000, which is 0.78x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Bradfield College, 2024 HSC results: 24 Distinguished Achievers.

According to ABS 2021 Census, St Leonards has a population of 7,212, with Chinese comprising 26.20%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (26.19%), English (17.94%), Aust (13.33%), Indian (7.45%), Irish (6.17%).

St Leonards is approximately 8.3km from Sydney CBD, about 19 minutes by car or 26 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line; T9 Northern Line line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.