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.

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Snapshot

Median rent$705 /wk
Population4,501
Median age45
Area3.8 km²
To CBD20 km
LGAHornsby

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
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$705 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$3,000
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Pennant Hills Public School Primary · Government
  • Thornleigh West Public School Primary · Government
  • Pennant Hills High School Secondary · Government
  • Normanhurst West Public School Primary · Government
  • Normanhurst Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 5 train stops, 31 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 5 train stops, 104 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Stevens St At Westwood St bus · 303 m
  • The Esplanade Opp Thornleigh Station bus · 399 m
  • Thornleigh Station, The Esplanade bus · 410 m
  • Thornleigh Station, Platform 3 train · 433 m
  • Thornleigh Station, Platform 2 train · 440 m

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

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

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