Leeton, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Leeton, in the Leeton Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Leeton |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Leeton Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.48571 |
| Longitude | 146.40221 |
| Population | 8,634 |
| Density | 37.4 /km² |
| Area | 230.6 km² |
| Elevation | 148 m |
| Postcode | 2705 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 448 km west |
Leeton is a locality in the Leeton Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,634. The locality covers an area of 230.6 km², giving a population density of about 37.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 148 m above sea level. It lies approximately 448 km west of Sydney. Leeton is located at 34.4857°S, 146.4022°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2705. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Leeton basks under a sky that often stretches an unbroken canvas of brilliant blue, fringed by the tenacious green of eucalyptus and the pale gold of ripening crops. It lies 40.3 km south-east of Griffith, NSW (from Griffith, NSW: bearing 126°T), and is situated 27.1 km north-west of Narrandera. The land here, flat and expansive, feels as if it were smoothed by an ancient, patient hand, the soil a rich, dark loam that promises abundance. This is a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of sun-baked earth and the subtle sweetness of fruit on the breeze, a gentle, unhurried atmosphere that settles over the wide streets and neat homesteads. The distant murmur of irrigation channels, a constant, subtle thrum, speaks of the lifeblood that nourishes this generous landscape.
The story of Leeton is inextricably linked to the vision of bringing life to this dry, fertile plain, a testament to human endeavour transforming the landscape. The Murrumbidgee River, a vital artery, underpins the region’s identity and its agricultural prowess, with the town’s very existence owing much to the ambitious irrigation schemes that harnessed its waters. This is the heart of a thriving agricultural district, where orchards heavy with stone fruit and citrus trees form a vibrant patchwork, and rice paddies shimmer under the summer sun, each contributing to the local economy and the distinct character of Leeton. The town centre, with its well-preserved heritage buildings and palm-lined avenues, reflects a past built on prosperity and a present that continues to cultivate a strong sense of community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Leeton, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Leeton, in the Leeton Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Leeton includes the postcode (2705), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Leeton Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Leeton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |