Leigh at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,787
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Leigh.
The postcode for Leigh is 2453 (NSW).
Leigh (2453) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.
Leigh has roughly 2,787 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Leigh's population at 2,787, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,787
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
2,787
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Leigh.
Local schools for Leigh
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Government School Catchment
Dundurrabin Public School
Dorrigo High School
Dorrigo Public School
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Frequently asked
About Leigh.
- What is the Leigh postcode?
- Leigh is in the 2453 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is Leigh?
- Leigh is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2453, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Leigh?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Leigh?
- There are 6 schools serving Leigh on this page, including Dundurrabin Public School, Dorrigo High School, Dorrigo Public School.
- How walkable is Leigh?
- Leigh has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Leigh?
- Leigh is close to Gangara, Bostobrick, Muldiva, Dundurrabin, Tyringham.
- What is the population of Leigh?
- The population of Leigh is approximately 2,787 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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