Leura at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,503
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Leura.
The postcode for Leura is 2780 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Leura (2780) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
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.
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Day to day
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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
4,503
Median age
55
Family households
60%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
4,503
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
183
total offences in 2025
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Leura.
Local schools for Leura
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Government School Catchment
Leura Public School
Katoomba Public School
Katoomba High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Leura.
- 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 of Sydney, in NSW 2780. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Leura?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $430.
- 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 Dc, Katoomba, Yosemite, Kedumba, Wentworth Falls.
- 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 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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