Outback - North and East

Leigh Creek

SA5731

Leigh Creek at a glance

Median house

$352,000

Median unit

$253,440

Walk score

6

Very car dependent

Population

91

Median age 40

About

Welcome to Leigh Creek.

Leigh Creek is a suburb in Australia.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$352,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$280/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$84/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

100%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

$352,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

$253,440

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

91

Median age: 40

Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 2025

4.14%

Based on $352,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 2025

1.72%

Based on $253,440 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

Population

91

Median age

40

Family households

33%

Lone person

58%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

16

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON10 (62.5%)
OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY6 (37.5%)

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.

Walk Score

6

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

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 median house price in Leigh Creek?
The median house price in Leigh Creek, SA 5731 is $352,000. The median unit price is $253,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Leigh Creek postcode?
Leigh Creek is in the 5731 postcode, in SA, 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?
Leigh Creek has approximately 91 residents. The median age is 40.

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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