Leumeah NSW 2560

Suburb

Suburb Summary

Leumeah is a suburb in Sydney’s South West & Macarthur region, NSW 2560, governed by Campbelltown City Council. It has a train station on the T8 line, many bus services, and typical CBD travel times of about 70 minutes by public transport and 45 minutes by car. Housing is dominated by separate houses, with a smaller apartment presence. The suburb is known as a transport-linked residential area with urban character and moderate tree canopy. Macarthur Square in nearby Campbelltown is the major regional shopping centre serving Leumeah. Household income appears generally below average, while local school ratings are strong.

PART 1
Geographic Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments that make up the Leumeah NSW 2560 property market, and the sale price range each achieved over the past 12 months.

Houses vs Apartments
70.1%
12.1%
17.8%
Houses (70.1%)
Apartments (12.1%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (17.8%)
House Price Range$781k–$2.4MPast 12 months
Apartment Price Range$345k–$1.5MPast 12 months

Major Road Frontage & Noise

How close Leumeah NSW 2560 properties sit to major roads or rail, and how much traffic noise that brings compared to properties set back from them.

Road & rail proximity
23.2%
21.3%
55.6%
On a major road (23.2%)
Near a major road
Away from major road or rail
Major Roads in Leumeah
PEMBROKE RD7.9% of suburb properties
RUDD RD5.7% of suburb properties
O'SULLIVAN RD3.8% of suburb properties
WESTMORELAND RD1.7% of suburb properties
ANGLE RD S1.2% of suburb properties
LEUMEAH RD1.2% of suburb properties
MACQUARIE AVE0.7% of suburb properties
JUNCTION RD0.5% of suburb properties
AIRDS RD0.4% of suburb properties
HANSENS RD0.1% of suburb properties

Public Transport

Train, metro, light rail, ferry and B-Line services accessible from Leumeah NSW 2560.

Services in Leumeah NSW 2560
Leumeah

Schools

Primary and secondary school catchments serving Leumeah NSW 2560, with star ratings and the share of suburb dwellings each catchment covers.

Primary School
Leumeah Public School
Good level56.8% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Campbelltown North Public School
Developing level24.3% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Campbelltown East Public School
Developing level16.4% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Ruse Public School
Developing level2.1% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
50% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Leumeah High School
49.6% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Sarah Redfern High School
Developing level0.4% of suburb properties in catchment
PART 2
Houses

"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.

Land Topography

How house lots across Leumeah NSW 2560 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost.

High-side vs low-side lots
High-sideFlatLow-side
17.4%
67.7%
14.9%
High-side (1m above)
Flat
Low-side (1m below)

Risks & Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this suburb before you buy.

Heritage
0%
Of houses affected
Bushfire
20.8%
Of houses affected
Flood
0.1%
Of houses affected
High voltage power line
0%
Of houses affected

Train Station Proximity

The share of Leumeah NSW 2560 houses within easy walking distance (1.2km) of a train station.

Houses within 1.2km of train station29.8%Of all houses

Median Price Trend - Houses

The 20-year trend in median house sale prices across Leumeah NSW 2560, tracked separately from apartments.

Leumeah House Median
$500k$1M$1.5M$2M$123k · 1996$120k · 1997$130k · 1998$143k · 1999$160k · 2000$182k · 2001$237k · 2002$283k · 2003$312k · 2004$295k · 2005$282k · 2006$272k · 2007$285k · 2008$329k · 2009$318k · 2010$325k · 2011$326k · 2012$354k · 2013$433k · 2014$532k · 2015$567k · 2016$627k · 2017$620k · 2018$590k · 2019$625k · 2020$695k · 2021$785k · 2022$800k · 2023$897k · 2024$940k · 2025$1M · 202619962003201120182026

Land & Property Feature Metrics

Typical land characteristics and common property features across Leumeah NSW 2560.

Median land value$630kOf houses affected
Median lot frontage16.8mOf houses affected
Median land size588m²Of houses affected
Houses with a pool4.4%Of houses affected

Pocket Price Distribution

How property prices vary across the different pockets of Leumeah NSW 2560, and how each pocket compares.

Median house price$1MDerived from sales
House sales93Past 12 months
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PART 3
Apartments

Median Price Trend - Apartments

The 20-year trend in median apartment sale prices across Leumeah NSW 2560, tracked separately from houses.

Leumeah Apartment Median
$250k$500k$750k$1M$124k · 1998$140k · 1999$126k · 2001$184k · 2003$260k · 2006$199k · 2007$265k · 2008$275k · 2009$275k · 2010$295k · 2011$265k · 2012$295k · 2013$327k · 2014$380k · 2015$395k · 2016$410k · 2017$415k · 2018$404k · 2019$402k · 2020$416k · 2021$409k · 2022$430k · 2023$435k · 2024$510k · 202519962003201120182026

Apartment Projects

Where apartment projects are concentrated across Leumeah NSW 2560, with project-level sales context.

Median apartment priceDerived from sales
Apartment sales11Past 12 months

Median Rent

The median weekly rent for apartments in Leumeah NSW 2560.

Median apartment rent$500Per week

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects in Leumeah NSW 2560, ranked by number of lots.

1
541 PEMBROKE RD, LEUMEAH NSW 2560Large project (100+ lots)
2
30 BURRINJUCK ST, LEUMEAH NSW 2560Medium project (51-100 lots)
3
39 MIDDLETON RD, LEUMEAH NSW 2560Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
4
17 RUDD RD, LEUMEAH NSW 2560Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
5
15 O'SULLIVAN RD, LEUMEAH NSW 2560Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
PART 4
Community Profile

Top 3 Occupations

The most common occupations among Leumeah NSW 2560 residents.

Technicians and Trades Workers20%
Clerical and Administrative Workers20%
Managers10%

Key Demographics & Tenure

Median age, household income, and the renter-versus-owner split that shape the Leumeah NSW 2560 community.

Median age37Years
Median income$1,776Household / week
Renters vs owner-occupiers
RentersOwner-occupiers
40%
60%
Renters
Owner-occupiers

Household Composition

How households are made up across Leumeah NSW 2560 — from families with children to couples and single-person homes.

Household type
Married with children66.9%
Married without children31%
Other2.2%

Top 5 Birth Countries

The leading countries of birth among Leumeah NSW 2560 residents, reflecting the suburb's cultural diversity.

Country of birth
Australia64.5%
England3.4%
New_Zealand3.1%
Philippines2.7%
China0.8%

Religion

The most common religious affiliations reported by Leumeah NSW 2560 residents.

Top 3 religious affiliations
Christianity58.5%
No Religion7.7%
Islam6.7%

Crime in Leumeah NSW 2560

How safe is Leumeah NSW 2560? A local safety rating based on recorded crime rates in the area.

Suburb safety rating
The suburb safety rating is calculated by knest.ai based on crime statistics in NSW by BOCSAR.

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Living in Leumeah NSW 2560: Suburb Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living in and buying property in Leumeah NSW 2560 — lifestyle, transport, schools, and the housing market.

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is LEUMEAH NSW 2560 a good suburb for families?

Leumeah NSW 2560 is a mixed but solid option for families, especially buyers who want access to schools and a house-based suburb without pushing into much higher Sydney price brackets. The school profile is a real positive here, with both primary and secondary education rated 8 out of 10, which gives family buyers a stronger foundation than many suburbs at a similar price point. Children make up a meaningful part of the local population, with 7.0% aged 0 to 4 and 13.1% aged 5 to 14, and the average household size of 2.7 suggests Leumeah is not dominated by one-person or purely transient households. Housing also supports family living, with 88% separate houses and only 8% apartments. The trade-off is that safety is rated 1 out of 5, so buyers looking for a calm, highly secure-feeling family-friendly suburb may want to be selective about street choice and weigh that carefully against the suburb’s affordability and practical school access.

What is it like to live in LEUMEAH NSW 2560?

Living in Leumeah NSW 2560 feels practical, established and transport-linked rather than polished or village-like. It sits in the South West and Macarthur region and reads as a suburb built around everyday convenience, with a clear urban and built-up character rather than a leafy or beachside lifestyle. Retail is reasonably strong at 4 out of 5, so daily errands and shopping are easier than in many outer suburbs, but walkability is only 2 out of 5, which means most households will still rely quite a bit on the car for day-to-day life. Culture sits in the middle at 3 out of 5, so the lifestyle is more functional than destination-driven. Tree canopy is 19.43%, which is modest, so Leumeah does not deliver the greener streetscape some buyers want. For buyers who value practicality over prestige, Leumeah can work well, but those chasing a more peaceful, walkable or visually lush suburb may find the lifestyle more utilitarian than aspirational.

Is LEUMEAH NSW 2560 well connected for commuting?

Leumeah NSW 2560 is well connected for commuting by outer-suburban standards, especially for buyers who want direct train access. The suburb has a train station on the T8 line, bus services are strong, and that gives Leumeah a practical public transport base that many family suburbs further out do not have. For commuting to Sydney CBD, the average public transport trip is about 70 minutes, while driving averages around 45 minutes in workday conditions. That means Leumeah is workable for commuters, but it is not a quick in-and-out CBD suburb. There is no metro, light rail or ferry service, so the transport picture depends mainly on train, bus and road access. In buyer terms, Leumeah is a good fit for people who can tolerate a longer commute in exchange for more house-focused housing and better value. If daily CBD access is your top priority, the travel time is the main compromise to keep in mind.

Who does LEUMEAH NSW 2560 suit best?

Leumeah NSW 2560 suits best-value house buyers, practical families, and owner-occupiers who want a traditional suburban layout with transport access rather than a prestige address. The housing mix is the clearest signal here: 88% of homes are separate houses and only 8% are apartments, so Leumeah is much more aligned with buyers wanting space, multiple bedrooms and room for family life than with buyers seeking dense apartment living. The median age is 35, which points to a fairly established working-age population, and the rental share of 37.0% suggests a mixed market rather than a tightly held owner-only enclave. Local occupations are spread across clerical and administrative workers, trades and professionals, which reinforces the suburb’s practical, broad-based appeal. Family income levels are moderate rather than high-end, so Leumeah is more about function and value than status. It may suit downsizers wanting simplicity less well, and it is also less compelling for buyers who want a highly walkable café-centred lifestyle.

What are the pros and cons of living in LEUMEAH NSW 2560?

The main trade-off in Leumeah NSW 2560 is that buyers get strong practical value and a house-heavy suburb, but they give up some lifestyle polish and a stronger sense of security. On the plus side, Leumeah has direct T8 train access, many bus services, solid retail amenity at 4 out of 5, and a housing mix dominated by separate houses, which is attractive for families and upsizers. The school ratings are also a meaningful strength. That combination makes Leumeah appealing for buyers who prioritise function, access and space. The compromises are just as important to understand. Safety is rated 1 out of 5, walkability is only 2 out of 5, and the canopy cover of 19.43% means the suburb feels more built-up than leafy. Public transport to the CBD is available, but it is still a longer trip. Buyers who care most about street atmosphere, walk-everywhere convenience or a calmer feel will notice those trade-offs more than buyers focused on budget and practicality.

What are property prices like in LEUMEAH NSW 2560?

Property prices in Leumeah NSW 2560 look relatively affordable by Sydney standards, particularly for house buyers who still want a freestanding home. In the past six months, the median house price was about $978,000 across 27 sales, with the middle market largely sitting between $900,000 and $1,025,000. Apartments were notably cheaper, with a median price of about $610,000 across 11 sales, and most unit sales falling between $540,000 and $649,000. For buyers asking whether Leumeah is expensive, the answer is that it is more accessible than many Sydney house markets, especially given the high share of detached housing and train access. The trade-off is that the lower entry point comes with compromises in lifestyle feel, safety perception and commute time compared with more premium suburbs. In practical terms, Leumeah can make sense for family buyers stretching for land and bedrooms, while apartments offer a lower-cost entry for buyers who prioritise budget over prestige.