Westleigh
NSW 2120 • Greater Sydney
About Westleigh
Westleigh is a quiet, leafy suburb in Sydney's Upper North Shore, located approximately 23 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD within the Hornsby Shire local government area. Bordered by Pennant Hills, Thornleigh, Hornsby, Cherrybrook, and Dural, the suburb covers a predominantly bushland setting with Berowra Valley National Park directly to its west. The population of Westleigh was approximately 4,501 residents as of the 2021 census, with around 84.5% of the suburb's total area comprising parks and green space, making it one of Sydney's most heavily vegetated suburbs. The suburb is characterised by spacious family homes on generous blocks set among established eucalypt bushland.
Westleigh offers a peaceful, nature-oriented lifestyle while remaining within reach of Sydney's northern urban amenities. Hornsby Westfield—one of Sydney's major shopping centres—is just a short drive away, and the suburb is zoned for highly regarded schools including Thornleigh West Public School and Pennant Hills High School. While Westleigh itself has no train station, Pennant Hills and Thornleigh stations on the T9 Northern Line are within a few kilometres, providing access to Sydney CBD in around 50–60 minutes. The suburb attracts families and professionals seeking space, bushland tranquillity, and good school catchments at a relatively accessible price point for Sydney's north.
Westleigh falls under postcode 2120 and is governed by Hornsby Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wahroonga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 591,592 — Hornsby / Pennant Hills Station ~10 min to Pennant Hills
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ No train station in Westleigh. Residents typically drive or bus to Pennant Hills or Thornleigh station. Hornsby is the main interchange for express city services.
Predominantly a bushland suburb with limited local retail. Most daily needs require a car or bus to neighbouring Hornsby or Pennant Hills. Walking trails through Berowra Valley National Park are excellent for recreation.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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449D Pennant Hills Rd
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Pennant Hills High School ICSEA 11099473 5000 Laurence St
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Pennant Hills Public School ICSEA 11432 campus is located at 27 Trebor Road
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7 Trebor Road
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Normanhurst West Public School ICSEA 1136Dartford Rd
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Thornleigh West Public School ICSEA 11429484 4242 Giblett Ave
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 Westleigh by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Westleigh Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Westleigh" under Suburb
Housing 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. England 254
- 2. China 216
- 3. India 125
- 4. South Africa 103
- 5. Hong Kong 69
- 6. New Zealand 67
- 7. South Korea 49
- 8. Malaysia 42
- 9. Iran 35
- 10. Lebanon 30
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)