Leeton zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Leeton
(Leeton, NSW) - 230.57 km², mapped from live council and
state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Profile updated 26 September 2026.
Suburb-wide figures; the free map shows which overlays touch your lot.
Constraint readout
230.57 km² - this suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Leeton's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
Nearby suburbs, nearest first
Leeton at a glance
How Leeton is zoned
Buying in Leeton? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 230.57 km², Leeton is relatively unconstrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. Of what is mapped, 7% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 87 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 1,234 m² across 5,097 parcels.
Who lives in Leeton
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Leeton suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 919, and decile 2 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Leeton's 9,170 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Leeton, the wider ABS statistical area containing Leeton. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Leeton itself.
10,627 in 2001 to 10,336 in 2025, down 3%.
Source: ABS Census 2021 and SEIFA 2021 (Suburbs and Localities), Regional Population (SA2), CC BY 4.0. Small counts are randomly adjusted by the ABS.
Leeton data sources and coverage
“Not mapped” means we hold no source layer for this suburb - never an all-clear.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Not mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Aircraft noise contours (ANEF) | Not held | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies, Defence |
| Observed flight paths | Not watched | adsb.lol, under the Open Database License |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 26 September 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
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See what's in the $9 report →Leeton planning - frequently asked
Is Leeton flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Leeton, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Leeton is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area.
Is Leeton bushfire-prone?
Around 7% of Leeton is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Leeton average of 22%.
What is the zoning in Leeton?
The dominant planning zone in Leeton is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Environmental Conservation and Low Density Residential.
Does Leeton have heritage-listed places?
Leeton has 87 heritage-listed places on record.
What is the typical lot size in Leeton?
Across 5,097 surveyed parcels in Leeton, the median lot size is about 1,234 m². There are also 6 registered easements mapped in the suburb.
Does Leeton have a train station?
Yes - Leeton has 1 train station: Leeton Station. It is also served by 4 bus stops.
What is the population of Leeton?
At the 2021 Census Leeton had 9,170 usual residents, with a median age of 38 and an average household size of 2.5 people. The wider Leeton statistical area, which contains Leeton, went from 10,627 people in 2001 to 10,336 in 2025, down 3%.
Is Leeton an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Leeton scores 919 and sits in decile 2 of 10 nationally and decile 2 within New South Wales (decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth, decile 10 the least).
What is the median household income in Leeton?
Median household income in Leeton was $1,425 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,483 for the typical suburb in Leeton. Median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbie Hill | 10.6 km | Not mapped | 60% |
| Brobenah Narrandera |
11.9 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Stanbridge | 12.9 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Gogeldrie | 15.5 km | Not mapped | 20% |
| Merungle Hill | 16.1 km | Not mapped | 7% |
| Yanco | 16.1 km | Not mapped | 24% |
| Murrami | 16.7 km | Not mapped | 7% |
| Colinroobie Narrandera |
17.8 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Cudgel | 22.2 km | Not mapped | 55% |
| Whitton | 23.4 km | Not mapped | 22% |