Westleigh at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
4,501
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Westleigh.
The postcode for Westleigh is 2120 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Westleigh (2120) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
Westleigh has roughly 4,501 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Westleigh scores 6/100 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.
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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Westleigh's population at 4,501, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,501
Median age
45
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
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)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$705/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
4,501
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
23
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.
6
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Westleigh.
Local schools for Westleigh
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Government School Catchment
Thornleigh West Public School
Pennant Hills Public School
Pennant Hills 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 Westleigh.
- What is the Westleigh postcode?
- Westleigh is in the 2120 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is Westleigh?
- Westleigh is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2120. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Westleigh?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $705.
- What schools are in Westleigh?
- There are 20 schools serving Westleigh on this page, including Thornleigh West Public School, Pennant Hills Public School, Pennant Hills High School.
- How walkable is Westleigh?
- Westleigh has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Westleigh?
- Westleigh is close to Thornleigh, Pennant Hills, Normanhurst, Cherrybrook, Beecroft.
- What is the population of Westleigh?
- The population of Westleigh is approximately 4,501 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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