Leadville
NSW 2844 • New South Wales
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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dubbo electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car essential; Castlereagh Highway connects to Dubbo and Sydney
Very small rural town; limited footpaths and no public transport; vehicle required
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Dunedoo Central School ICSEA 8936375 1489 Digilah St
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50-60 Tucklan Street