Leonora, WA 6438 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Leonora is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6438, home to 657 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Leonora local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 605 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 657
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,455 /week
- Median personal income
- $946 /week
- Median family income
- $1,671 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Leonora
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $163 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $714
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Leonora District High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 163 resolvable premises in Leonora. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 12,255 across the Goldfields-Esperance District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 4,183 violent offences, 2,653 theft, 1,611 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leonora?
Leonora (WA 6438) had 657 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Leonora local government area.
What is the median rent in Leonora?
The median advertised rent in Leonora is $163/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Leonora?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Leonora covering government sectors. Nearest include: Leonora District High School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Leonora?
Leonora is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Leonora?
Across the surrounding area, 12,255 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (4,183), theft (2,653), drug offences (1,611). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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