NSW · Singleton Council
Leconfield, 2335
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Leconfield is a residential smaller community in Singleton with a familiar suburban feel. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Population
- Population
- 145
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,583
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 50
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,492
- Employment rate
- 61.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $710
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 131
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 11
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 75.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 48 residents
- State safety percentile
- 54.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +22.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault62
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment48
- Malicious Damage To Property73
- Motor Vehicle Theft43
- Steal From Retail Store38
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
7 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dalwood Rd At Leconfield Rd
- Dalwood Rd At Preston Cl
- Dalwood Rd Opp Leconfield Rd
- Dalwood Rd Opp Leconfield Rd
- Dalwood Rd Opp Preston Cl
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
9 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool43 YELLOW BOX CLOSE LECONFIELD 2335Determined
2024· 3 proposals
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure181 DALWOOD ROAD LECONFIELD 2335Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure311 DALWOOD ROAD LECONFIELD 2335Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah5 PRESTON CLOSE LECONFIELD 2335Determined
2022· 2 proposals
May 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs336 DALWOOD ROAD LECONFIELD 2335Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces227B DALWOOD ROAD LECONFIELD 2335Withdrawn
2021· 3 proposals
October 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing104 LECONFIELD ROAD LECONFIELD 2335Determined
September 2021
- Dual occupancy205 DALWOOD ROAD LECONFIELD 2335Determined
July 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing232 DALWOOD ROAD LECONFIELD 2335Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Dalwood Rd at Leconfield RdBus stop
- Dalwood Rd opp Leconfield RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Dalwood Rd at Leconfield Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Dalwood Rd opp Leconfield Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime62
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime48
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime73
- Motor Vehicle Theftcrime43
- Steal From Retail Storecrime38
- Dalwood Rd At Leconfield Rdtransport
- Dalwood Rd At Preston Cltransport
- Dalwood Rd Opp Leconfield Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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