St Leonards at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
7,212
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about St Leonards.
The postcode for St Leonards is 2065 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
St Leonards (2065) sits in the Willoughby region of NSW.
St Leonards has roughly 7,212 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
St Leonards 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 5 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put St Leonards's population at 7,212, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (30% own, 68% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
7,212
Median age
34
Family households
54%
Lone person
39%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
30%
Renter occupied
68%
At a deeper level
7,212
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
577
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
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in St Leonards.
Local schools for St Leonards
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Government School Catchment
Royal North Shore Hospital School
Bradfield College
Naremburn 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 St Leonards.
- What is the St Leonards postcode?
- St Leonards is in the 2065 postcode, in NSW, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- Where is St Leonards?
- St Leonards is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2065. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- What is the average rent in St Leonards?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in St Leonards?
- There are 20 schools serving St Leonards on this page, including Royal North Shore Hospital School, International Chinese School, Bradfield College.
- How walkable is St Leonards?
- St Leonards has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near St Leonards?
- St Leonards is close to Royal North Shore Hospital, Gore Hill, Naremburn, Crows Nest Dc, Crows Nest.
- What is the population of St Leonards?
- The population of St Leonards is approximately 7,212 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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