St Leonards
NSW 2065 • Greater Sydney
About St Leonards
St Leonards is a major commercial and residential hub on Sydney's Lower North Shore, centred around its busy train station and the Royal North Shore Hospital precinct. Over the past decade, it has transformed with high-rise apartment developments attracting young professionals and downsizers seeking convenient city access. The suburb sits at the junction of the Pacific Highway and Gore Hill Freeway, making it one of the most connected locations north of the Harbour.
The area offers a mix of corporate offices, medical facilities, and an emerging dining scene along Atchison Street. With median incomes around $76k, residents are typically professionals who value the 10-minute train ride to the CBD. St Leonards is practical rather than pretty — it's about location, convenience, and modern apartment living rather than heritage charm.
St Leonards falls under postcode 2065 and is governed by Lane Cove Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Willoughby electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles88 Christie Street St Leonards 2065 NSW
Schools
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Greenwich Public School ICSEA 11756 Campus 32 Kingslangley Rd
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9955 4748 127 Falcon Street
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North Sydney Girls High School ICSEA 12039922 6666 365 Pacific Hwy
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Naremburn School ICSEA 10759906 8498 250 Willoughby Rd
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213 Pacific Highway
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near St Leonards, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 St Leonards by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View St Leonards Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "St Leonards" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
3 state housing + 17 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 693
- 2. India 396
- 3. Hong Kong 352
- 4. Japan 315
- 5. England 238
- 6. New Zealand 186
- 7. Philippines 185
- 8. South Korea 159
- 9. Malaysia 157
- 10. Iran 111
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)