Katoomba - Leura, NSW 2885
Close to everything Sydney offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- City fringe
- $380/wk Median
- 28.5% Renters
Katoomba - Leura Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13.3k
- Median age
- 50
- Median weekly rent
- $380
- To the CBD
- 85.3km
- Walkability
- 1.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Katoomba - Leura Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in Katoomba - Leura for the balance it strikes — close enough to Sydney's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 28.5% of the suburb's 13,348 residents rent.
Around Katoomba - Leura
Katoomba - Leura Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Katoomba - Leura Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Katoomba - Leura
Real questions renters ask before moving to Katoomba - Leura.
Is Katoomba - Leura walkable?
Katoomba - Leura carries a walkability score of 1.3/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
What's the community like in Katoomba - Leura?
Katoomba - Leura has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 13,348, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Katoomba - Leura a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Katoomba - Leura has a 28.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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