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Leadville

NSW 2844 • New South Wales

140
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
247.52 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Leadville

Leadville is a small rural town in the Warrumbungle Shire of central-western New South Wales, located approximately 376 kilometres north-west of Sydney. With a population of around 140 residents, the town is situated on the Castlereagh Highway and serves as a local centre for surrounding farming properties across the Leadville Plains. The surrounding landscape is gently undulating grazing country with red soil and woodland vegetation typical of the Central West Slopes region.

Community life in Leadville is quiet and agricultural, with cattle and sheep grazing forming the backbone of the local economy. Basic facilities in the area serve nearby farming families, while Dunedoo (approximately 35 kilometres to the south-east) and Coonabarabran provide larger shopping and service options. The broader Warrumbungle region is renowned for the Warrumbungle National Park and its world-class dark skies, drawing visitors and astronomers to Siding Spring Observatory nearby.

Leadville falls under postcode 2844 and is governed by the Warrumbungle Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Dubbo electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2844
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Warrumbungle
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Dubbo
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.92°, 149.32°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
247.52 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2844

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2844, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$35,236
Median 2023–24
$47,069
▲ 33.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,670

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2844; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
376 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest station is Dubbo (approx. 115km south-west)
By Car (Peak)
4.5-5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
4-4.5 hrs

🛣️ Car essential; Castlereagh Highway connects to Dubbo and Sydney

Walkability Car-Dependent

Very small rural town; limited footpaths and no public transport; vehicle required

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
140
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Warrumbungle Local Government Area, which contains Leadville. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
497.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
205.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
692.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
205.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Warrumbungle →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Leadville NSW located? +

Leadville is a small rural town in Warrumbungle Shire, approximately 376 kilometres north-west of Sydney on the Castlereagh Highway. It is located between Dunedoo and Coonabarabran.

What LGA is Leadville in? +

Leadville is in the Warrumbungle Shire local government area, which covers a large swathe of central-western NSW including the towns of Coonabarabran and Dunedoo.

What is the population of Leadville NSW? +

According to the 2021 Census, Leadville has a population of approximately 140 residents, primarily farming families and those employed in agriculture.

What is near Leadville NSW? +

Leadville is within driving distance of Warrumbungle National Park, Siding Spring Observatory, and the town of Coonabarabran (about 65km north). Dunedoo, approximately 35km to the south-east, is the closest service town.

Is Leadville a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Leadville is part of the Warrumbungle LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Leadville? +

Leadville had a population of 140 at the 2021 Census.