Leichhardt, New South Wales
Leichhardt is a suburb in the Inner West[2] of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Leichhardt is located 5 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district (CBD) and is the administrative centre for the local government area (LGA) of the Inner West Council. The suburb is bordered by Haberfield to the west, Annandale to the east, Lilyfield to the north and Petersham, Lewisham and Stanmore to the south.
Leichhardt Sydney, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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![]() Leichhardt Town Hall | |||||||||||||||
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Population | 14,625 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 3,203.7/km2 (8,297.6/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Established | 1846 | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2040 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 4.565 km2 (1.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 5 km (3 mi) west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Inner West Council | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Balmain | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Grayndler | ||||||||||||||
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Leichhardt within the Inner West Council area |