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79 Francis Street

Leichhardt, NSW 2040
2 bed 1 bath 1 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 2026โ€ข8/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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Unknown

No zoning data found for this location

LEP: Unknown

Source: NSW ePlanning Portal (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Schools

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Leichhardt offers strong local public school options at primary and secondary levels, complemented by nearby Catholic and independent alternatives within 3 km. The suburb has established catchment schools and good access to secondary choices across the Inner West. Families should verify current catchment boundaries with the NSW Department of Education.

Likely public catchment

Properties in Leichhardt are likely zoned for Leichhardt Public School (primary) and Leichhardt Secondary College (secondary); verification with NSW School Finder is essential.

Nearby schools

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Leichhardt Public School

In catchment
primary ยท publicEstablished local public school
0.2 km
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Leichhardt Secondary College

In catchment
secondary ยท publicLocal comprehensive secondary
0.5 km
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St Ursula's Catholic Primary School

primary ยท catholicWell-regarded Catholic option
1.2 km
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Marcellin College

secondary ยท catholicEstablished Catholic secondary
2.1 km
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Birchgrove Public School

primary ยท public
1.8 km
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Sydney Boys High School

secondary ยท publicSelective partial-access secondary
3.2 km
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Reddam House Woolwich

combined ยท independentIndependent Kโ€“12 option
2.5 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI โ€” NSW schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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79 Francis Street, Leichhardt is located in an inner-west residential area with moderate traffic flow. The locality benefits from good public transport connectivity but experiences typical inner-city congestion during peak hours, particularly on adjacent arterial roads.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Parramatta RoadNorton StreetLeichhardt StreetPyrmont Bridge RoadCatherine StreetHawthorne Parade

Peak Hour Impact

Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (4-6pm) see increased traffic on Parramatta Road and Norton Street, which are major thoroughfares. Local streets experience moderate congestion with potential delays during these periods.

Public Transport

Excellent proximity to public transport with Leichhardt train station approximately 600-700 meters away, providing frequent inner-west line services. Multiple bus routes operate along nearby roads including Parramatta Road.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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No Flood Risk

This property does not appear to be within a mapped flood planning area.

Source: NSW Flood Data Portal (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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Not Bush Fire Prone

This property is not within a mapped bush fire prone land area.

Source: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Leichhardt experiences crime rates broadly aligned with NSW averages for inner-west Sydney suburbs. Theft and malicious damage represent the largest incident categories, reflecting patterns typical of established residential and mixed-use urban areas. Overall crime conditions remain relatively stable with no significant recent escalation.

Total Incidents

3,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Average

Trend

โžก๏ธ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
890
Assault
420
Break and enter
310
Motor vehicle theft
180
Malicious damage
400
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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No recent development applications found within 2km.

Source: NSW Planning Portal โ€” DA Tracker (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

No heritage items found near this property.

Source: NSW Heritage Register (ArcGIS)06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics โ€” always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.