Leichhardt NSW 2040 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Leichhardt is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2040). The median sale price is $1.72M (+124% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $850/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.6%. It has a population of about 15,158 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,600,000 |
| 2022 | $1,545,000 |
| 2023 | $1,500,000 |
| 2024 | $1,625,000 |
| 2025 | $1,725,000 |
| 2026 | $1,715,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $595 |
| 2-bedroom | $850 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,050 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (59% of recorded sales, most commonly around 0-300㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 15,158
- Median age: 37
- Median weekly household income: $2,673
- Average household size: 2.4
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1144 · 99th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1161 · 99th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Leichhardt
- Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus · Secondary School
- Leichhardt Public School · Primary School
- Kegworth Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Leichhardt North Light Rail (lightrail), about 0.8 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $1,290,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Leichhardt?
The median sale price in Leichhardt NSW 2040 is $1,715,000, up 124% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Leichhardt?
The median weekly rent in Leichhardt (postcode 2040) is $850 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Leichhardt?
The estimated gross rental yield in Leichhardt is about 2.6%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Leichhardt?
Schools located in Leichhardt include Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus, Leichhardt Public School, Kegworth Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Annandale 2038
- Haberfield 2045
- Lilyfield 2040
- Lewisham 2049
- Stanmore 2048
- Summer Hill 2130
- Petersham 2049
- Ashfield 2131
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.