Leichhardt, NSW 2040
Leichhardt is a suburb with enormous community spirit, welcoming hospitality and a strong family orientation.
A foodie's delight, Leichhardt's bustling main drag Norton Street is home to The Italian Forum, an outdoor piazza with alfresco cafes and restaurants – a lively place to find yourself during any major soccer match! However it's not all pizza and cappuccinos. Norton Street's authentic Italian eateries sit side-by-side with restaurants of all nationalities along with grocers and specialty stores. The revamped Royal Hotel has injected new life into Leichhardt's drinking scene, with its ornate lacework balcony a great spot to enjoy an afternoon beverage.
Every year locals and visitors come together to enjoy the Norton Street Italian Festa, a colourful carnival of food and entertainment which draws about 140,000 people annually. For movie buffs, Palace Norton Street Cinema shows the best of Sydney's Lavazza Italian Film Festival, which has been going strong for more than 20 years.
Leichhardt is a suburb with enormous community spirit, welcoming hospitality and a strong family orientation. Its streets are lined with character homes, from terraces and quaint semis to some more substantial freestanding residences. A number of Sydney's premier auction houses also have their premises in Leichhardt, making it a hotspot for antique lovers and vintage finds.
Pioneers Memorial Park is a peaceful recreational haven containing the Bicentennial Rotunda and a memorial to the service people of Leichhardt who lost their lives in World War 1.
Plenty of local daycare centres and highly regarded schools are a drawcard for families. These include the beautiful old sandstone building that houses Leichhardt Public School, Kegworth Public School, St Columba's Catholic Primary School, St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School, Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus and Fort Street High School.
A solid network of buses along with multiple Light Rail stations make it a quick and easy trip into the city.
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Leichhardt Suburb Map
Amenities in Leichhardt
Education
- Independent Schools
- Public Schools
- K-6St Columba's Catholic Primary School
- K-6St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School
- SpecialAspect South East Sydney School, Leichhardt
- K-6Kegworth Public School
- K-6Leichhardt Public School
- 7-12Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus
Transport
- Bus Services
- 413Central Pitt St to CampsieTransit Systems
- 437City QVB to Five Dock via City West LinkTransit Systems
- 438NCity Martin Place to AbbotsfordTransit Systems
- 438XCity Martin Place to AbbotsfordTransit Systems
- 440Rozelle to Bondi JunctionTransit Systems
- 445Balmain to Campsie via MarketPlace LeichhardtTransit Systems
- 461NCity Hyde Park to BurwoodTransit Systems
- 461XCity Domain to BurwoodTransit Systems
- 469MarketPlace Leichhardt to Glebe (Loop Service)Transit Systems
- 470City Martin Place to LilyfieldTransit Systems
- 480Central Pitt St to Strathfield via Homebush RdTransit Systems
- 483Central Pitt St to Strathfield via South StrathfieldTransit Systems
Local Parks, Clubs & Facilities
Club
- Leichhardt Bowling And Recreation Club
Library
- Leichhardt Library
Parks
- Blackmore Park
- Hawthorne Canal Reserve
- Marlborough Street Playground
- Marr Reserve
- Mayes Street Reserve
- Pine Square Reserve
Places of Worship
- Catholic Church
- Congregational Church
Railway Stations
- Leichhardt North Slr Stop
- Taverners Hill Slr Stop
Shopping Centre
- Marketplace Leichhardt