Leadville, NSW 2844 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Leadville is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2844, home to 140 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Western local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 279 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 140
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,275 /week
- Median personal income
- $511 /week
- Median family income
- $1,312 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Warrumbungle Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,140
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Cox St At Garland St
- Garland St At Cox St
- Garland St Before Cox St
- Garland St After Stewart St
- Garland St Before Stewart St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 76.1% of the 67 resolvable premises in Leadville. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 76.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 23.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 108 across postcode 2844 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 37 theft, 22 violent offences, 22 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leadville?
Leadville (NSW 2844) had 140 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Leadville?
The median advertised rent in Leadville is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Leadville?
Leadville is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (76.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Leadville?
Across postcode 2844, 108 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (37), violent (22), other (22). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Leadville?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Leadville centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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