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Leumeah

NSW 2560 • Greater Sydney

9,992
Population (2021)
$35,984
Median Income
4.05 km²
Area
81m
Elevation
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About Leumeah

Leumeah is a well-established suburb in Sydney's southwest, located 52 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Campbelltown. With a population of nearly 10,000, this diverse community features a mix of families and cultures, with significant Nepalese, Indian, and Filipino communities. The suburb's name comes from the Tharawal language meaning 'Here I rest', honouring both the traditional custodians and early settler John Warby.

Home to Campbelltown Stadium (host of Macarthur FC), Leumeah offers residents excellent amenities including a local shopping centre with IGA supermarket, Wests Leagues Club, and quality schools. The suburb provides direct rail access to Sydney via Leumeah Station on the T8 Airport & South Line. Families appreciate the affordable housing, community atmosphere, and proximity to Campbelltown's extensive retail and services.

Leumeah falls under postcode 2560 and is governed by Campbelltown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Campbelltown electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2560
Urban Area
Campbelltown - Woodbine - Leumeah
LGA
Campbelltown
Federal Electorate
Macarthur
State Electorate
Campbelltown
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.05°, 150.84°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.05 km²
Elevation
81m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Leumeah
0.3 km
4 min
Campbelltown
1.5 km
18 min
Minto
2.8 km
35 min

Bus Services

  • 880, 881, 882 — Campbelltown & surrounds 10-20 min
  • 886, 887 — Glenfield & Liverpool 25-35 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
52 km
By Train
55-65 min to Central
By Bus
N/A direct
By Car (Peak)
60-80 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45-55 min

🛣️ Direct T8 trains to Central Station

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot near station precinct

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Leumeah, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Holly Lea & Plough Inn
Holly Lea Road, Leumeah • SHR #00343

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,835
Census 2021
9,992
▲ 1.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,292
Income 2021
$35,984
▲ 11.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,176
Born Overseas 3,219

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 313
  • 2. England 271
  • 3. Nepal 267
  • 4. India 266
  • 5. New Zealand 254
  • 6. Bangladesh 249
  • 7. Fiji 132
  • 8. Samoa 123
  • 9. China 92
  • 10. Pakistan 74
  • 11. South Africa 64
  • 12. Vietnam 60
  • 13. Indonesia 53
  • 14. Scotland 50
  • 15. Lebanon 48

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,816
English 2,636
Irish 647
Scottish 609
Indian 416
Australian Aboriginal 411
Filipino 384
Samoan 288
Chinese 262
German 251

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,695
Both parents born in Australia
4,524
Both parents born overseas
1,107
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.2%
No Religion
25.4%
Islam
8.6%
Hinduism
6.4%
Buddhism
2.4%
Sikhism
0.9%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
697 (7.0%)
5-14 years
1,308 (13.1%)
15-19 years
576 (5.8%)
20-24 years
589 (5.9%)
25-34 years
1,441 (14.4%)
35-44 years
1,508 (15.1%)
45-54 years
1,150 (11.5%)
55-64 years
1,141 (11.4%)
65-74 years
990 (9.9%)
75-84 years
467 (4.7%)
85+ years
117 (1.2%)

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