Considering Leura? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Leura a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Leura (2780) 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
Leura suits established owner-occupiers, likely couples or empty-nesters, who want a walkable village lifestyle without sacrificing amenity. The median age of 55 and 75% owner-occupancy rate reflect a settled, house-proud community. With a walkability score in the 88th percentile and 62 cafes within 1.6 km, the day-to-day texture is genuinely pleasant. The SEIFA decile of 8 out of 10 signals a comfortable income base, and the ICSEA score of 1028 is solid for families who stay.
Who would not love it
Bushfire risk is the defining concern here. At 81.4% of the postcode classified as bushfire-prone land, this is not a minor footnote. If you have young children, the suburb earns only a C on family metrics, and the composite safety grade is flagged as insufficient. Buyers sensitive to insurance costs, evacuation planning, or the practical anxiety of living in a high-risk landscape should weigh that seriously before proceeding. The financial grade is also flagged insufficient, suggesting affordability pressure relative to local incomes.
What to verify before you bid
- Obtain a Section 10.7 certificate and confirm the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you are considering, as construction and insurance costs vary significantly by rating. - Request current building insurance quotes before exchange, as bushfire-prone classification in the Blue Mountains frequently produces materially higher premiums than buyers anticipate. - If you have school-age children, visit the single local secondary school directly and review its NAPLAN results, given the C family grade flagged in the data.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Leura?
BOCSAR · LEURA 2780
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K4,06412 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−49%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Blue Mountains
Within LGA: Blue Mountains
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT58%60 reports
ASSAULT24%25 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY17%18 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED50%
NON-DOMESTIC50%
Across 24 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
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 · 2 bed
Small sample
$470per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2780
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2780. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Blue Mountains postcodes, or explore the full Blue Mountains suburb index.
Leura is the primary suburb with postcode 2780 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Leura is the main locality.
Which local government area is Leura in?
Leura (2780) is located in the Blue Mountains local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Leura?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Leura (2780) 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 Leura flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Leura. 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 Leura?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Leura (2780), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Leura (2780) 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 Leura (2780). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Leura changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Leura (2780) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
