Leura, NSW 2780
Blue Mountains City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2780
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Median house price
$1,200,000
+0.4% over the past year.
Median of 116 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Leura at a glance
- Median unit
- $274,320
- Weekly rent
- $610
- Houses · units $480
- Population
- 4,503
- Median age 55
Prices: Median of 116 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2780), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Leura
Houses change hands at $1,200,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (116 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 77% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+0.4%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $240,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2780)
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What to know about Leura
Leura (2780) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW. The median house here is $1,200,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +0.4% over the past year, behind the NSW average (3%).
Leura has roughly 4,503 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Leura scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,250 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 100/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Leura's population at 4,503, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 60%
- Lone person
- 37%
- Owner occupied
- 75%
- Renter occupied
- 21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.64% (median rent $610/wk against a $1,200,000 price tag). Units yield 9.10% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.64%
- On the $1,200,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.10%
- On the $274,320 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +0.4%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
87 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,250 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 25.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 2.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Leura
- What is the median house price in Leura?
- The median house price in Leura, NSW 2780 is $1,200,000 (median of 116 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +0.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Leura?
- A useful starting point is the Leura median house price of $1,200,000 (units $274,320). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Leura a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Leura is 2.6%: the median weekly house rent is $610 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2780), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,200,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 0.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Leura is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Leura postcode?
- Leura is in the 2780 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Leura?
- Leura is a suburb in the Blue Mountains City Council area, NSW 2780.
- What is the average rent in Leura?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $610, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Leura?
- There are 12 schools serving Leura on this page, including Leura Public School, Katoomba Public School, St Canice's Primary School.
- How walkable is Leura?
- Leura has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Leura?
- Leura is close to Katoomba, Yosemite, Kedumba, Wentworth Falls, Medlow Bath.
- What is the population of Leura?
- The population of Leura is approximately 4,503 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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