Moving to Leeton NSW 2705
What the official numbers say about living in Leeton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $1,425 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Leeton grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,414 → 9,170 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, Italy, India; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Punjabi, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Leeton scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Leeton Station, 750 m south.
Nearest bus interchange: Leeton Town Coach Stop, 1.5 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Narrandera Airport, 19.8 km south-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 449 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 7 schools · 6 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 17 parks — see them all on the Leeton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Leeton High School 550 m · Leeton Public School 700 m · St Joseph's Primary School 950 m · Parkview Public School 1.6 km · OneSchool Global NSW Leeton 2 km · Gralee School 2.1 km · St Francis de Sales Regional College 2.5 km
Groceries: Woolworths 350 m · ALDI 450 m
Parks and reserves: Black Park 450 m · Wiradjuri Park 700 m · Mountford Park 700 m · Dr Prem Ghedia Park 950 m · Waipukurau Park 1 km · Enticknap Park 1.1 km · Rotary Park 1.4 km · Central Park 1.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Leeton, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Grey Teal · Black Swan · Australian Pelican · Magpie-lark · Masked Lapwing.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Leeton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeton here | 9,170 | — | 2/10 | 7% |
| Narrandera | 4,369 | — | 1/10 | 11% |
| Barellan | 459 | — | 2/10 | 4% |
| Yenda | 1,564 | — | 4/10 | 18% |
| Bilbul | 586 | — | 7/10 | 3% |
| Yoogali | 1,334 | — | 7/10 | 7% |
| Hanwood | 1,388 | — | 5/10 | 3% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Leeton — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Farrer — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2705 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Leeton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week.
The population grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,414 people to 9,170. It sits about 449 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Leeton station is roughly 0.8 km away. Local government is Leeton council, and the federal seat is Farrer.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Narrandera · Barellan · Yenda · Bilbul · Yoogali · Hanwood.
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