Emu Plains - Leonay, NSW 2619
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $437/wk Median
- 18.8% Renters
Emu Plains - Leonay Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13.9k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $437
- To the CBD
- 52.7km
- Walkability
- 3.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Emu Plains - Leonay Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Emu Plains - Leonay for the balance it strikes — close enough to Sydney's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 18.8% of the suburb's 13,914 residents rent.
Around Emu Plains - Leonay
Emu Plains - Leonay Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Emu Plains - Leonay Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Emu Plains - Leonay
Real questions renters ask before moving to Emu Plains - Leonay.
What's the community like in Emu Plains - Leonay?
Locals describe Emu Plains - Leonay as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 13,914, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Emu Plains - Leonay?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Emu Plains - Leonay is $437. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $437 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Emu Plains - Leonay family-friendly for renters?
Emu Plains - Leonay has around 5 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $437/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Sydney.
How far is Emu Plains - Leonay from the Sydney CBD?
Emu Plains - Leonay is approximately 52km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 62-77 minutes.
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