Leighton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
46
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Leighton.
The postcode for Leighton is 5417 (SA).
Leighton (5417) sits in the Lower North region of South Australia.
Leighton has roughly 46 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Leighton 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Leighton's population at 46, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
46
Median age
48
Family households
76%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$183/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
46
Median age: 48
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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 Leighton.
Local schools for Leighton
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Government School Catchment
Booborowie Primary School
Burra Community School
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Frequently asked
About Leighton.
- What is the Leighton postcode?
- Leighton is in the 5417 postcode, in SA, in the Lower North region.
- Where is Leighton?
- Leighton is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5417, in the Lower North region.
- What is the average rent in Leighton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $183, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Leighton?
- There are 2 schools serving Leighton on this page, including Booborowie Primary School, Burra Community School.
- How walkable is Leighton?
- Leighton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Leighton?
- Leighton is close to Gum Creek, Hilltown, Andrews, Mayfield, Hanson.
- What is the population of Leighton?
- The population of Leighton is approximately 46 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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