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| Locality | St Leonards |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Willoughby City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.82228 |
| Longitude | 151.19308 |
| Population | 6,343 |
| Density | 7928.8 /km² |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Elevation | 96 m |
| Postcode | 2065 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 5 km north-northwest |
St Leonards is a locality in the Willoughby City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,343. The locality covers an area of 0.8 km², giving a population density of about 7928.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 96 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km north-northwest of Sydney. St Leonards is located at 33.8223°S, 151.1931°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2065.
St Leonards unfolds along the gentle, sun-drenched slopes that tumble towards the shimmering expanse of the harbour. It lies 3.1 km south-south-east of Chatswood, NSW (from Chatswood, NSW: bearing 160°T), and is situated 5.3 km north-north-west of Sydney. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the sea, a constant companion to the soft rustle of eucalyptus leaves and the distant hum of traffic. Terraced gardens spill with vibrant bougainvillea and the hardy succulents that thrive in this coastal clime, their colours a cheerful counterpoint to the muted greens of the native bushland that still clings to the steeper inclines. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to settle with a golden hue upon the rooftops, painting the facades of the older homes in warm, inviting tones, while the modern structures gleam with a clean, sharp edge.
This stretch of coastline, long a favoured place for those seeking respite from the city's clamour, carries a history as layered as the strata of its sandstone cliffs. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and proximity to the burgeoning port, established market gardens that fed the growing colony, their legacy hinted at in the occasional stubborn fruit tree found near older homesteads. Later, St Leonards became a desirable residential enclave, its elevated position offering sweeping views that attracted those with a taste for both nature and a well-appointed life. The local economy, once reliant on the bounty of the land and sea, now thrives on a blend of professional services and the quiet commerce of neighbourhood businesses, catering to a population that values its leafy streets and its close connection to the water.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of St Leonards, New South Wales. 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 St Leonards, in the Willoughby City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for St Leonards includes the postcode (2065), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Willoughby City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 St Leonards is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |