New South Wales location profile
Leichhardt North NSW 2040
Leichhardt North is a small locality within the suburb of Leichhardt in Sydney’s Inner West, centered around the Leichhardt North Light Rail stop and Hawthorne Canal. It blends a village atmosphere and Italian heritage with easy CBD access and foreshore green spaces.
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Why families consider Leichhardt North
Inner-urban lifestyle with a mix of young professionals and families, strong Italian influences, terrace housing and renovated cottages, and a lively café and dining culture along Norton Street.
Amenities & services
- Norton Plaza (shopping centre)
- Leichhardt MarketPlace (shopping centre)
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown (major hospital nearby)
- Balmain Hospital (nearby)
- Norton Street dining precinct and cafes
- Local GP clinics and allied health services
- Leichhardt Library (Inner West Council), 23 Norton St, Leichhardt
Transport & connectivity
- Leichhardt North Light Rail (L1)
- Lilyfield Light Rail (L1)
- Taverners Hill Light Rail (L1)
- Nearby heavy rail: Petersham, Lewisham, Stanmore stations
- Frequent buses on Parramatta Road and Norton Street to the CBD and Inner West
- City West Link (A4)
- Parramatta Road (A22)
- Norton Street
- Balmain Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Leichhardt Oval
- Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
- Bay Run (Iron Cove foreshore path)
- Palace Norton Street Cinemas
- Lambert Park (soccer stadium)
- Hawthorne Canal Reserve
- Leichhardt Park
- Pioneers Memorial Park
- Richard Murden Reserve (nearby)
Education context
Good availability of long day care and preschools, with a mix of council-run and private centres; waitlists can be moderate to high for infants.
- University of Sydney, Camperdown/Darlington
- UTS, Ultimo
- University of Notre Dame Australia, Broadway
- TAFE NSW Petersham