Western Australia location profile

Leeman WA 6514

Leeman is a small, laid-back coastal fishing town in the Shire of Coorow, known for pristine beaches, great boating and abundant fishing. It appeals to sea-changers and holidaymakers seeking a quiet community with direct ocean access.

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Why families consider Leeman

Predominantly working families, retirees and fishers in a tight-knit community, with a relaxed, outdoorsy lifestyle centred on the beach, boating and community sport.

Amenities & services

Local supermarket and bottle shop
Fuel station
Post office (LPO)
Leeman Community Resource Centre
Leeman Health Centre/nursing post
St John Ambulance volunteer sub-centre
Caravan park and holiday accommodation
Public boat ramp and fish-cleaning facilities
Cafe/takeaway
Leeman Public Library (at Leeman Community Resource Centre, Leeman)
Jurien Bay Public Library (Bashford St, Jurien Bay)
Coorow Public Library (Main St, Coorow)

Transport & connectivity

No train services
Transwa coach stop (Perth–Geraldton coastal services)
Indian Ocean Drive
Coorow–Green Head Road
Coolimba–Eneabba Road
Local school buses to nearby towns

Lifestyle & recreation

Swimming, fishing, boating and snorkelling off the Leeman foreshore
4WD beach access and coastal tracks
Community sports oval, tennis courts and bowling facilities
Playgrounds and skate area
Seasonal wildflower drives inland
Leeman Foreshore Reserve
Beekeepers Nature Reserve
Stockyard Gully National Park
Lake Indoon Recreation Reserve
Lesueur National Park

Education context

Limited local options; family day care and school-based early years programs, with full long day care and OSHC available in Jurien Bay (~35km south) or Dongara/Port Denison (~90km north).

Geraldton Universities Centre (Geraldton)
Edith Cowan University – Joondalup Campus (Perth north)
The University of Western Australia – Crawley Campus (Perth)
Curtin University – Bentley Campus (Perth)