Growth in
Leppington
& Austral
Overview
Leppington and Austral are experiencing significant growth as part of the South West Growth Centre in Sydney. The area is planned to accommodate a large number of new homes and is seeing major infrastructure developments, including a new airport and improved transportation options, to support this growth. This includes the Leppington Major Centre, which will serve as a focal point for the area's population.
$10+ Billion
New Metro Link
$11 Billion
Western Sydney Airport
$4.1 Billion
M12 Motorway
Why Leppington & Austral Are Growing Fast
Strategic Location with Key Infrastructure
10 mins to Western Sydney Airport (opening 2026)
Leppington Train Station: direct T2 line to Parramatta & CBD
M5 & M7 access within 15 mins
Government Spending: $20+ Billion Transformation
$11 billion – Western Sydney Airport construction
$4.1 billion – M12 Motorway
$2 billion – Bradfield City Centre (Sydney’s second CBD)
Dozens of new schools and TAFEs under the Education Infrastructure Plan
Rapid Population Growth
Expected to reach 1.5 million people by 2036 across the South West Growth Area
200,000+ new homes planned
Leppington population grew 48% from 2016 to 2021
200,000
New Jobs
220 ha
Employment Land
135 ha
Open Space & Recreation Areas
Why Leppington & Austral Are Growing Fast - Continuing
Affordable Property Prices (Compared to Rest of Sydney)
Leppington median land price: $700,000 (approx. 300–400m² block)
Austral median land price: $650,000
House & land packages from $1.1M, while equivalent builds in inner Sydney cost $1.6M+
High Rental Demand & Yields
Rent for new 4-bedroom homes: $900–$1,200/week
Gross rental yield: 4.5% – 5.2%
Vacancy rates: Under 1.5% — very tight rental market
Massive Capital Growth Potential
Austral median house price in 2015: $620,000 → in 2025: $1.2M+
Doubled in 10 years – with infrastructure still being built