Thinking about buying your first home in Leppington (2179)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Leppington is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Leppington a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Leppington (2179) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Leppington suits young families who prioritise space and a brand-new house over urban convenience. The median age of 32 and 95% separate house stock tell you this is a suburb built around growing households. At $1,090,000 the price is serious, but the SEIFA decile of 9 out of 10 reflects a relatively affluent, aspirational community. The two primary schools score a solid mean ICSEA of 1032, and 14 nearby childcare services are a genuine practical asset.
Who would not love it
If you rely on walking, public transport, or nearby amenities, Leppington will frustrate you. A walkability score in the 11th percentile for Sydney is very low, there are no cafes or medical services within 1.6 kilometres, and the CBD is 65 minutes away off-peak. The unit median of $888,000 rests on just five sales, making it statistically unreliable. There is no secondary school in the postcode. And 39.1% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land, which is a real and material risk.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the exact bushfire risk overlay for any specific property you are considering. With 39.1% of the postcode designated bushfire-prone, your building costs, insurance premiums, and BAL rating could be significantly higher than you expect. - Check secondary school zoning before committing. There is no high school in the postcode and you need to confirm which school your children would be zoned to and how they would get there. - Note that the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply at the $1,090,000 median, so factor stamp duty into your full purchase cost from the outset.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Leppington?
BOCSAR · LEPPINGTON 2179
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K6,77112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−16%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Camden
Within LGA: Camden
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT61%235 reports
ASSAULT23%88 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY16%61 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED64%
NON-DOMESTIC36%
Across 80 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Leppington
35
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
16:17 AEST
Bringelly station · 5.2 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 32 · Good
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
13.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Bringelly station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · All
Small sample
$500per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2179
What’s in the pipeline
Development applications (DAs) lodged, assessed, or approved in Leppington over the past 12 months. Pipeline data from the NSW Planning Portal. Proposed developments may not proceed.
Active applications88
lodged or under assessment
Proposed dwellings1,420
22.9% of existing households
Declared value$612M
total estimated cost of works, where reported
Residential share91.0%
of active applications
24-month DA trajectory
DA volume up roughly 29% on the prior 12 months.
Leppington has a large and growing DA pipeline, dominated by new-dwelling applications. Expect significant physical change over the next 3-5 years.
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Leppington is the primary suburb with postcode 2179 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Leppington is the main locality.
Which local government area is Leppington in?
Leppington (2179) is located in the Camden local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Leppington?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Leppington (2179) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Leppington flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Leppington. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Leppington?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Leppington (2179), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Leppington (2179) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Leppington (2179). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Leppington changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Leppington (2179) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
