NSW · Campbelltown (NSW) Council
Leumeah, 2560
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- Education hub
Suburb profile
In Campbelltown (NSW), Leumeah is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker safety and community and employment against similar metro suburbs, even with parks and green space and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 9,992
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,469
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 212 of 3,728
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 50.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 325 / 543 / 262
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)
- $510
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $595
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 628
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)
- 1,333
- Against the person
- 281
- Against property
- 367
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 133.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 87.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions962
- Domestic Violence Related Assault586
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment731
- Malicious Damage To Property624
- Transport Regulatory Offences2853
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,003
- Leumeah High SchoolSecondary
- Leumeah Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
169 public transport stops in this suburb
- FTB Carpark
- Leumeah Station
- RMP O'Sullivan Rd
- STR/LFT To P1
- STR/LFT To P2
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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Allow extra travel time. <strong>NRL: Wests Tigers v Warriors at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. Kick-off at 8pm, full time around 10pm.</strong>Traffic may be heavier than usual as fans travel to the match. Allow extra travel time on roads including Pembroke Rd, Rose Payten Dr and Leumeah Rd.Motorists should also be aware of increased pedestrian activity in the area.Pembroke Road and Rose Payten Drive, Campbelltown Sports Stadium09 Jul 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
100 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading1 185-187 AIRDS ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
May 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure8 STEPHENSON STREET LEUMEAH 2560Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 ASTON PLACE LEUMEAH 2560Determined
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1 OATES PLACE LEUMEAH 2560Under Assessment
February 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Carport9 TAHLEE CRESCENT LEUMEAH 2560Rejected
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 HEREFORD PLACE LEUMEAH 2560Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Pathways and paving; Playground equipment; Supporting Development16 OLD LEUMEAH ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
- Demolition; School4 BURRENDONG ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation77 ANGLE ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
October 2025
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading1 185-187 AIRDS ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
August 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure20 KIMBERLEY STREET LEUMEAH 2560Determined
July 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure8 ANGLE ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation51 BRUDENELL AVENUE LEUMEAH 2560Withdrawn
- Subdivision532/-/DP1191315Determined
May 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure15 BARCOO AVENUE LEUMEAH 2560Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation530 PEMBROKE ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 ELLSWORTH STREET LEUMEAH 2560Determined
April 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise1 5 HOLLYLEA ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1 BUNGONIA ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 TABOURIE STREET LEUMEAH 2560Determined
March 2025
- Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading2 4A HOLLYLEA ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure102 AMUNDSEN STREET LEUMEAH 2560Determined
February 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care24 BIRDSVILLE CRESCENT LEUMEAH 2560Determined
- Educational establishment; Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (indoor); Recreation facility (major); Information and education facility; Health services facility; Community facility12 OLD LEUMEAH ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
2024· 14 proposals
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise1 HOLLYLEA ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
August 2024
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)30 RUDD ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 WARRAGAMBA CRESCENT LEUMEAH 2560Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling26 LEICESTER STREET LEUMEAH 2560Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation530 PEMBROKE ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
June 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space39 FRANKLIN STREET LEUMEAH 2560Determined
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia8 185-187 AIRDS ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure102 AMUNDSEN STREET LEUMEAH 2560Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support7 ROALD PLACE LEUMEAH 2560Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise1 HOLLYLEA ROAD LEUMEAH 2560Determined
April 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise2 4A HOLLYLEA ROAD, LEUMEAH NSW 2560Determined
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support23 ROALD PLACE LEUMEAH 2560Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support21 ROALD PLACE LEUMEAH 2560Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support19 ROALD PLACE LEUMEAH 2560Determined
2023· 2 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 ROALD PLACE LEUMEAH 2560Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 KATHERINE STREET LEUMEAH 2560Determined
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
148 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- St.GeorgeATM
- Beershed BreweryBar
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (16)
- Bike Lockers - Leumeah Station, O'Sullivan RdBicycle Parking
- 169 Wyangala CresBus stop
- 34 Westmoreland RdBus stop
- Burns Rd opp Byron AveBus stop
- Burns Rd opp Shelley StBus stop
- Bus 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
Parks & reserves
16 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Amundsen ReservePark
- Arunta ReservePark
- Biehler ReservePark
- Bradfield ReservePark
- Burns ReservePark
- Campbelltown Skate ParkPark
- Corunna ReservePark
- Hargraves ReservePark
- Helen Stewardson ReservePark
- Illawarra ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Dental Surgerydentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Holly Lea & Plough InnHolly Lea Road, LeumeahSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 18
- Parks (OSM)
- 16
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 46.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 32% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2153rd in Australia
- State rank
- 678th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #183 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #453 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 169 Wyangala Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- 34 Westmoreland Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Ampolamenitiesfuel
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Beershed Breweryamenitiesbar
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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