Leura, NSW 2780 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Leura is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2780, home to 4,503 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 72 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,503
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,369 /week
- Median personal income
- $753 /week
- Median family income
- $2,030 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Blue Mountains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $430 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Leura Public School
- Katoomba Public School
- Katoomba High School
- Katoomba North Public School
- Wentworth Falls Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 40 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 87 bus stops
- Craigend St At Grose St
- Leura Mall Before Craigend St
- Leura Uniting Church, Megalong St
- Abbey St Before Craigend St
- Leura Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 34 cafés
- 45 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 52 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 6 supermarkets
- 25 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), 71.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 74.7% of the 3,128 resolvable premises in Leura. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 25.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 74.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 912 across postcode 2780 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 235 violent offences, 219 theft, 121 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leura?
Leura (NSW 2780) had 4,503 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Blue Mountains local government area.
What is the median rent in Leura?
The median advertised rent in Leura is $430/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Leura?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Leura covering government sectors. Nearest include: Leura Public School (0.7 km), Katoomba Public School (1.7 km), Katoomba High School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Leura?
Leura is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (74.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Leura?
Across postcode 2780, 912 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (235), theft (219), property damage (121). 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 Leura?
In Leura, 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 (71.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Leura?
89 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Leura centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 40 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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