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Leura, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Leura is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 4,802. Elevation: 3,136 ft (956 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

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C Fair
4,802 Population 1,130/sq mi density
3,136 ft Elevation 956 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$25,451 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,451 median income, 4.5% unemployment
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Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,211/mo rent

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About Leura

Leura

Leura is a locality in the City of Blue Mountains local government area that is located 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of the Sydney central business district in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the series of small towns stretched along the Main Western railway line and Great Western Highway that bisects the Blue Mountains National Park. Leura is situated adjacent to Katoomba, the largest centre in the upper mountains, and the two towns merge along Leura's western edge.

People

Population4,802
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density1,130/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,451
Per Capita$25,451
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$242,200
Rent$1,211
Ownership78.3%
Housing Units1,921

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation3,136 ft (956 m)
Population4,802
Population Density1,130 / sq mi
Elevation3,136 ft (956 m)
Coordinates-33.7167°, 150.3333°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (988 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$25,451
Median Age55.0 years

About Leura

Leura is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 4,802. The city sits at an elevation of 3,136 feet (956 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Leura has a population of 4,802 with a density of 1,130 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles. The median age is 55.0 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,802
Total Population
1,130
People / sq mi
55.0yrs
Median Age
41% above Australia avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Leura vs Australia Average

The median household income in Leura is $25,451, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,451 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $489, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 456 business establishments.

Income: Leura vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,451
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,451
Avg Weekly Wage$489

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)456

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Leura is $242,200, 14% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,211 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 78.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,921 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$242,200
14% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,211
4% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.3%
Owner-Occupied78.3%
Renter-Occupied21.7%
Housing Units1,921

Property Tax

Climate in Leura

Leura has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 911 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 17.4° / 28.9° 110.8
Feb 22°C / 72°F 17° / 27° 171.5
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.2° 104.0
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 12.6° / 22.5° 59.8
May 14.4°C / 58°F 9.5° / 19.4° 31.0
Jun 12°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.1° 75.5
Jul 11.5°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.3° 28.6
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F 7.1° / 17.8° 34.7
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 9.4° / 21.3° 38.5
Oct 18°C / 64°F 11.9° / 24° 66.4
Nov 20°C / 68°F 14.1° / 25.8° 93.8
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 15.5° / 27.4° 96.1
Leura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,136 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,136 ft (956 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density1,130/sq mi
Coordinates-33.7167°N, 150.3333°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 119 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 131 km
Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 129 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 73 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 59 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 43 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 19 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 74 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 143 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 78 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 86 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 40 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 104 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 131 km
Jul 15, 2003 27 km SE of Cowra, Australia M2.8 140 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in Coldest
July 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in

Leura has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 47°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Leura

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Leura Public School
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Radio Stations near Leura

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
Pulse 89.9 FM MP3 128 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio AAC 48 kbps
Radio Blue Mountains MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Leura

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eskbank House
Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum
Mount Victoria Historical Society Museum
Norman Lindsay Gallery
Tarella Cottage
Treasured Teapot Museum
Turkish Bath Museum
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum

Libraries in Leura

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blackheath Library0.0
Katoomba Library0.0
Lawson Library0.0
Lithgow Library0.0
Springwood Library0.0
Wentworth Falls Library0.0

Hotels in Leura

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bygone Beautys
Fairmont Resort & Spa
Leisure Inn Spires
Leura Gardens Accommodation
Megalong Manor

Restaurants in Leura

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elysian Bar & Restaurant
Embers Restaurant
Eucalypt Restaurant
Jamison's Restaurant
Jiggle Korean BBQ
Leura Chinese Restaurant
Leura Golf Club Bistro
Leura Sushi
Leura Thai House
Mr Collins of Leura
Polar Bear of Leura
The Leopard Deli

Cafes in Leura

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bygone Beautys
Cafe Leura
Cafe Sana
Freudian Sip
Gia Cafe & Bistro
Landseer's of Leura
Leura Gourmet Cafe & Deli
Lily's Pad Cafe
Little Sista
Little Village Co.
Sorensen's Glasshouse & Gardens
Sparrows Cafe
The Laneway
The Red Door Cafe
The Wayzgoose Diner

Clinics in Leura

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Second Skin
Sexual Health Clinic

Dentists in Leura

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Infiniti Smiles Dental
Leura Dental
Smilemakers

Veterinaries in Leura

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Mountains Animal Health

Train Stations in Leura

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leura

Gyms in Leura

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
Plus Fitness 24/7
Sivananda Yoga Blue Mountains

Golf Courses in Leura

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leura Golf Course

Airports Near Leura

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportLarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Bathurst AirportBHSMedium Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Bullio AirportSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Gingkin AirfieldSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Katoomba AirportSmall Airport
Limekilns airfieldSmall Airport
Mittagong AirportSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
Tadji Park AirstripSmall Airport
Taralga Grathawa AirportSmall Airport
The Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport
Wilton AirportSmall Airport
Yerranderie AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Leura

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Leura Post Office

Treatment Centers in Leura

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehabilitation Unit
Woodlands Clinic (Drug and Alcohol)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leura

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Blue Mountains LDS
Leura Uniting Church
Leura Wentworth Falls Baptist Church
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church
St Alban's Anglican Church
St Bonaventure's Catholic Church

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Waterfalls
12
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leura

What is the population of Leura?

Leura has a population of 4,802 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,130 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Leura expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,451, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $242,200 (14% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Leura?

Leura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

How is the job market in Leura?

Leura has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $489. There are 456 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Leura?

The median home value in Leura is $242,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,211. The homeownership rate is 78.3%.

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