Leigh Creek at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
91
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Leigh Creek.
The postcode for Leigh Creek is 5731 (SA).
Leigh Creek (5731) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Leigh Creek has roughly 91 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Leigh Creek scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Leigh Creek's population at 91, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Lone-person households are notable here (58%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
91
Median age
40
Family households
33%
Lone person
58%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$84/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
100%
At a deeper level
91
Median age: 40
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Leigh Creek.
Local schools for Leigh Creek
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Government School Catchment
Leigh Creek Area School
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Frequently asked
About Leigh Creek.
- What is the Leigh Creek postcode?
- Leigh Creek is in the 5731 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- Where is Leigh Creek?
- Leigh Creek is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5731, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What is the average rent in Leigh Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $84.
- What schools are in Leigh Creek?
- There are 1 schools serving Leigh Creek on this page, including Leigh Creek Area School.
- How walkable is Leigh Creek?
- Leigh Creek has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Leigh Creek?
- Leigh Creek is close to Copley, Puttapa, North Moolooloo, Leigh Creek Station, Beltana.
- What is the population of Leigh Creek?
- The population of Leigh Creek is approximately 91 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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