NSW · Blue Mountains Council
Leura, 2780
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Leura is a hillside mid-sized suburb in Blue Mountains, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Food and coffee are a real part of local identity, with plenty of places to meet and linger. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because housing affordability and safety lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in growth momentum and parks and green space.
Population
- Population
- 4,503
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,369
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 492 of 2,505
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 46.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 125 / 160 / 158
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)
- $420
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $605
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $560
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 72
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)
- 378
- Against the person
- 96
- Against property
- 136
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 83.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 59.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions122
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment99
- Malicious Damage To Property120
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault70
- Steal From Retail Store91
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,055
- Leura 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
160 public transport stops in this suburb
- ENT Leura Mall
- KAR Railway Pde
- Leura Station
- STR To P1/2
- TXI Railway Pde
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
- Use an alternative route. As part of a series of major upgrades to the Leura Cascades precinct, through access on Chelmsford Drive has been permanently closed to vehicles. Parking is available at the western end of Chelmsford Drive and pedestrians and cyclists can still access the lower picnic areas via marked paths.Chelmsford Drive, Cliff Drive08 Dec 2025 – 01 Feb 2050
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).
414 planning-related records
2026· 27 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Pathways and paving16 FITZROY STREET LEURA 2780Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Residential care facility; Erection of a new structure200 MEGALONG STREET LEURA 2780Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation209 MEGALONG STREET LEURA 2780Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure69 RAWSON PARADE LEURA 2780Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision6 BLACKHEATH STREET LEURA 2780Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 KURRAWANG STREET LEURA 2780Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation33 EAST VIEW AVENUE LEURA 2780Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure59 Highland Street Leura 2780Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool15 THE LINKS ROAD LEURA 2780Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure139 RAILWAY PARADE LEURA 2780Rejected
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure8 GLADSTONE ROAD LEURA 2780Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Pathways and paving18 VISTA PARADE LEURA 2780Rejected
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure51 GROSE STREET LEURA 2780Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2A ST ANDREWS ROAD LEURA 2780Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Entertainment associated with existing premises; Minor building alterations (internal); Pathways and paving1 SUBLIME POINT ROAD LEURA 2780Under Assessment
- Medium Density Housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)117 RAILWAY PARADE LEURA 2780Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure89 RAILWAY PARADE LEURA 2780Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 ABBEY STREET LEURA 2780Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure93 MOUNT STREET LEURA 2780Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure139 MEGALONG STREET LEURA 2780Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation96 CRAIGEND STREET LEURA 2780Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 CHURCHILL STREET LEURA 2780Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure73 HIGHLAND STREET LEURA 2780Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure83 HIGHLAND STREET LEURA 2780Determined
January 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage20-28 FITZROY STREET LEURA 2780Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage16 FITZROY STREET LEURA 2780Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Minor building alterations (external)43 RAWSON PARADE LEURA 2780Determined
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure54 GLADSTONE ROAD LEURA 2780Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30-32 LEURA MALL LEURA 2780Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure101 QUEENS ROAD LEURA 2780Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30-32 LEURA MALL LEURA 2780Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces1 DAVIDSON ROAD LEURA 2780Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation117–129 Leura Mall, LeuraAdditional Information Requested
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation18 NORTHCOTE ROAD LEURA 2780Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)18 MYALL AVENUE LEURA 2780Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space32-34 HIGHLAND STREET LEURA 2780Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation44 GROSE STREET LEURA 2780Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation31 MORVEN ROAD LEURA 2780Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 CRAIGEND STREET LEURA 2780Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure58 SUBLIME POINT ROAD LEURA 2780Determined
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
295 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- Leura Fine Woodwork GalleryArt
130 Leura Mall
- The NookArt
- Next PaymentsATM
- Bakehouse On WentworthBakery
208 Leura Mall
- Chelsea Cake ShopBakery
149 Leura Mall
- Bbq
- IKOUBeauty salon
- Sanctuary Skin & BeautyBeauty salon
183 Leura Mall
- Bench (42)
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
22 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Acacia Avenue ReserveNature reserve
- Bloome ParkPark
- Churchill Road ReserveNature reserve
- Digger Cooper ReserveNature reserve
- Leura Cascades ReserveNature reserve
- Leura ParkNature reserve
- Margery Anderson ReserveNature reserve
- Margery Anderson Reserve Picnic AreaPark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Rest ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 12
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Best Leura Massage & AcupunctureLeura Mallalternative
- Dr. Ruhaida DaudGrose Streetdoctor
- GP LeuraGrose Streetdoctor
- Infiniti Smiles Dentaldentist
- Leura DentalRailway Paradedentist
- Leura PharmacyLeura Mallpharmacy
- Leura PhysiotherapyLeura Mallphysiotherapist
- Leura Specialist ClinicGrose Streetdoctor
- Leura WellnessQuinns Avenuedoctor
- PhysioPoint LeuraGrose Streetphysiotherapist
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)
- 9/10
- 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
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Chelmsford Bridge and Leura Cascades Recreational ReserveChelmsford Road, LueraSHR
- Everglades37 - 49 Everglades Avenue LeuraSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Cherry Blossom Early Learning CentreEloura Placechildcare
- Leura Child Care CentreRailway Paradechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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)
- 185
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 46.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 36% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2454th in Australia
- State rank
- 770th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #44 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #506 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 16 Strathearn Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 24 Rawson Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- 29 Rawson Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- 41 Highland Stamenitiesbus_stop
- 44 Highland Stamenitiesbus_stop
- 72A Rawson Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- 77 Scott Aveamenitiesbus_stop
- 93 Rawson Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- Abbey St At Craigend Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Abbey St Before Craigend Stamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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