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Leichhardt

NSW 2040 • Greater Sydney

15,158
Population (2021)
$71,604
Median Income
2.60 km²
Area
$600/wk
Median Rent
Little ItalyFoodie HavenInner WestVillage Vibe

About Leichhardt

Leichhardt is Sydney's Little Italy, an inner-west suburb where over 15,000 residents enjoy tree-lined streets, historic terraces, and one of Australia's most celebrated Italian dining precincts. Norton Street's espresso bars and trattorias have made it a food destination for decades. The high median income reflects successful gentrification while Italian heritage endures.

Beyond Italian dining, Leichhardt offers excellent cafes, the beloved Palace Cinema, and genuine inner-west village atmosphere. The light rail improves connectivity, and the Italian Forum hosts community events. Leichhardt attracts professionals, families, and foodies who appreciate quality living with cultural character. It's inner-west Sydney at its most delicious—espresso, pasta, and village charm.

Leichhardt falls under postcode 2040 and is governed by Inner West Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Balmain electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2040
Urban Area
Leichhardt
LGA / Council
Inner West
Federal Electorate
Grayndler
State Electorate
Balmain
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.88°, 151.16°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.60 km²
Elevation
31m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Leichhardt Market Place, 100/122-138 Flood Street Leichhardt 2040 NSW
  • ALDI
    Shop 21A Marion Street, Flood Street, Leichhardt NSW 2040
  • Harris Farm Markets
    Shop B1, 51-57 Norton Street, Leichhardt NSW 2040

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Leichhardt by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Leichhardt Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Leichhardt" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$600
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,400
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.9%

125 state housing + 49 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,625
Census 2021
15,158
▲ 3.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$56,784
Income 2021
$71,604
▲ 26.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,256
Born Overseas 4,364

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 756
  • 2. Italy 371
  • 3. New Zealand 362
  • 4. China 219
  • 5. Ireland 145
  • 6. United States 132
  • 7. Philippines 121
  • 8. India 102
  • 9. South Africa 94
  • 10. Scotland 91

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,948
Australian 4,145
Irish 2,265
Scottish 1,610
Italian 1,563
Chinese 883
German 592
Greek 419
Indian 255
Dutch 230

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,792
Both parents born in Australia
5,995
Both parents born overseas
2,741
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.4%
Christianity
38.9%
Buddhism
2.0%
Hinduism
0.8%
Islam
0.7%
Judaism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,014 (6.7%)
5-14 years
1,875 (12.4%)
15-19 years
619 (4.1%)
20-24 years
792 (5.2%)
25-34 years
2,482 (16.4%)
35-44 years
2,792 (18.4%)
45-54 years
2,279 (15.0%)
55-64 years
1,431 (9.4%)
65-74 years
1,069 (7.1%)
75-84 years
543 (3.6%)
85+ years
269 (1.8%)

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