Westleigh, NSW 2120 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Westleigh is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2120, home to 4,501 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hornsby local government area and roughly 20 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,501
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $3,021 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,022 /week
- Median family income
- $3,305 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hornsby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Berowra
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $705 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Pennant Hills Public School
- Thornleigh West Public School
- Pennant Hills High School
- Normanhurst West Public School
- Normanhurst Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 train stops, 31 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 train stops, 104 bus stops
- Stevens St At Westwood St
- The Esplanade Opp Thornleigh Station
- Thornleigh Station, The Esplanade
- Thornleigh Station, Platform 3
- Thornleigh Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 40 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 17 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), 19.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 88.3% of the 1,626 resolvable premises in Westleigh. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 6.5%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 88.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 5.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 423 across postcode 2120 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 166 theft, 87 violent offences, 54 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Westleigh?
Westleigh (NSW 2120) had 4,501 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Hornsby local government area.
What is the median rent in Westleigh?
The median advertised rent in Westleigh is $705/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Westleigh?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Westleigh covering government sectors. Nearest include: Pennant Hills Public School (0.7 km), Thornleigh West Public School (0.8 km), Pennant Hills High School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Westleigh?
Westleigh is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (88.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Westleigh?
Across postcode 2120, 423 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (166), violent (87), property damage (54). 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 Westleigh?
In Westleigh, 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 (19.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Westleigh?
109 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Westleigh centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 31 bus stops, 5 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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