Leonay, NSW 2750 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Leonay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2750, home to 2,582 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Penrith local government area and roughly 51 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,582
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,466 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,051 /week
- Median family income
- $2,737 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Penrith
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lindsay
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $530 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,339
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School
- Emu Plains Public School
- Jamisontown Public School
- Penrith South Public School
- Penrith Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 84 bus stops
- Ladbury Av At Fitch Av
- Nepean Av Before Fitch Av
- Jamison Rd Opp Blaikie Rd
- Ladbury Av Before Recreation Av
- Emu Plains Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 21 cafés
- 39 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 40 parks and reserves
- 15 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 23 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 50.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 57.9% of the 956 resolvable premises in Leonay. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 57.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 42.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5,615 across postcode 2750 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,949 theft, 1,318 violent offences, 593 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leonay?
Leonay (NSW 2750) had 2,582 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Penrith local government area.
What is the median rent in Leonay?
The median advertised rent in Leonay is $530/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Leonay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Leonay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School (1.2 km), Emu Plains Public School (1.9 km), Jamisontown Public School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Leonay?
Leonay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (57.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Leonay?
Across postcode 2750, 5,615 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (1,949), violent (1,318), other (593). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Leonay?
In Leonay, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (50.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Leonay?
86 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Leonay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 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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