Leichhardt zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Leichhardt (Inner West, NSW) - 2.59 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
2.59 km² - this suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Leichhardt's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
Leichhardt at a glance
How Leichhardt is zoned
Buying in Leichhardt? 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 2.59 km², Leichhardt 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. There are 96 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is General Residential. The median lot measures about 221 m² across 5,415 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.
Who lives in Leichhardt
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Leichhardt 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 1144, and decile 10 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Leichhardt's 15,158 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Leichhardt, the wider ABS statistical area containing Leichhardt. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Leichhardt itself.
15,121 in 2001 to 18,357 in 2025, up 21%.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.
Leichhardt data sources and coverage
Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.
| 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 |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
Check a specific Leichhardt address
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See what's in the $9 report →Leichhardt planning - frequently asked
Is Leichhardt flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Leichhardt, 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. Inner West is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Leichhardt bushfire-prone?
Bushfire mapping covers Leichhardt and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone. Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.
What is the zoning in Leichhardt?
The dominant planning zone in Leichhardt is General Residential, though the suburb also includes Infrastructure and Local Centre. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Leichhardt have heritage-listed places?
Leichhardt has 96 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.
What is the typical lot size in Leichhardt?
Across 5,415 surveyed parcels in Leichhardt, the median lot size is about 221 m². There are also 7 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.
Does Leichhardt have a train station?
Yes - Leichhardt has 3 train stations: Hawthorne Light Rail, Marion Light Rail, Taverners Hill Light Rail. It is also served by 86 bus stops.
What is the population of Leichhardt?
At the 2021 Census Leichhardt had 15,158 usual residents, with a median age of 37 and an average household size of 2.4 people. The wider Leichhardt statistical area, which contains Leichhardt, went from 15,121 people in 2001 to 18,357 in 2025, up 21%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Leichhardt alone.
Is Leichhardt an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Leichhardt scores 1144 and sits in decile 10 of 10 nationally and decile 10 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.
What is the median household income in Leichhardt?
Median household income in Leichhardt was $2,673 a week at the 2021 Census, against $2,452 for the typical suburb in Inner West. Median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,400 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Leichhardt property?
A Leichhardt planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilyfield | 1.3 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Petersham | 1.4 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Annandale | 1.5 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Stanmore | 1.6 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Haberfield | 1.6 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Lewisham | 1.7 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Rodd Point Canada Bay |
2.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Summer Hill | 2.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Forest Lodge Sydney |
2.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Enmore | 2.4 km | Not mapped | 0% |