NSW2750· Pop. 2,582Penrith

LEONAY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

53

Liveability score

48

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$750,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-18.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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LEONAY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$620/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-7.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.61%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$601k
2021
$667k
2022
$635k
2023
$695k
2024
$840k
2025
$925k
2026
$750k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

LEONAY is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 4.3% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,654/wk

$78k taxable p.a.

Renters

40.3%

57.0% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.2%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

60%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

46.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

470 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.9%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

50.6 km

Regional

Days on market

30 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

64.0%

Balanced market

Walkability

9 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

50.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,349/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2750

🏫11 Primary🎓4 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (11)

St Nicholas of Myra Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1068(75%)
169 students12:1 student–teacher62% girls32% top SEA quarter

Leonay Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1049(68%)
191 students16:1 student–teacher42% girls27% top SEA quarter

Our Lady of The Way Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1047(67%)
328 students13:1 student–teacher52% girls21% top SEA quarter

St Mary MacKillop Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1040(64%)
398 students14:1 student–teacher54% girls20% top SEA quarter

Emu Heights Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1006(50%)
237 students17:1 student–teacher51% girls13% top SEA quarter

Emu Plains Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 993(43%)
406 students16:1 student–teacher45% girls11% top SEA quarter

Penrith Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 986(41%)
524 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls14% top SEA quarter

Jamisontown Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 980(38%)
317 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls8% top SEA quarter

York Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 973(35%)
515 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls8% top SEA quarter

Penrith South Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 958(28%)
441 students16:1 student–teacher46% girls6% top SEA quarter

Wadangali Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 810(3%)
166 students12:1 student–teacher42% girls3% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (4)

Penrith High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1186(99%)
930 students15:1 student–teacher43% girls71% top SEA quarter

Penola Catholic College Emu Plains

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1024(58%)
709 students12:1 student–teacher46% girls15% top SEA quarter

Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 994(44%)
807 students12:1 student–teacher60% girls11% top SEA quarter

Jamison High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 964(31%)
834 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls6% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
83/ 100

1.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1005ICSEA · national avg 1000

15 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
36/ 100
🚆 3 train🚃 1 tram🚌 37 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

41

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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