Leumeah, NSW 2560 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Leumeah is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2560, home to 9,992 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 54 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,992
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,469 /week
- Median personal income
- $692 /week
- Median family income
- $1,776 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Leumeah Public School
- Leumeah High School
- Campbelltown North Public School
- Lomandra School
- Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 36 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 130 bus stops
- Wyangala Cres Before Leameah Rd
- Smiths Creek Bypa After Leumeah Rd
- Wyangala Cres Before Parkhill Av
- Smiths Creek Bypass Before Leumeah Rd
- Leumeah Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 14 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 74 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 20 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 24.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 87.7% of the 4,330 resolvable premises in Leumeah. 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: 87.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 4.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 3.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6,031 across postcode 2560 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,882 violent offences, 1,509 theft, 696 property damage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leumeah?
Leumeah (NSW 2560) had 9,992 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Leumeah?
The median advertised rent in Leumeah is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Leumeah?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Leumeah covering government sectors. Nearest include: Leumeah Public School (0.6 km), Leumeah High School (0.9 km), Campbelltown North Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Leumeah?
Leumeah is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (87.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Leumeah?
Across postcode 2560, 6,031 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,882), theft (1,509), property damage (696). 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 Leumeah?
In Leumeah, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (24.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Leumeah?
132 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Leumeah centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 36 bus stops, 2 train 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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