Leeton
For more than a century, Leeton is known as the Heart of Australia’s Food Bowl.
It is a title we are proud of and one we strive to continue to work hard to maintain.
We are also proud that our Shire is much more than that. It is a hub for innovative growers and manufacturers, an incubator for small business, a provider of quality education, and a new home for migrants and refugees. Most of all, we are a forward thinking community that embraces opportunity.
Discover what it’s really like to make that change, read our articles about Leeton for news and personal stories from tree changers who live there!
Living & housing
Median house price
$252,000
Rent average
$330 per week
March. 2021 quarter, Rent and Sales Government Communities & Justice
Population
113432020, Data by Region, Australia Bureau of Statistics
Climate
Leeton enjoys an average annual temperature of 23 degrees Celsius.
Transport
Distance from cities
Leeton Shire is well connected. Our core industries deliver produce all over the world. By road, Leeton is 6 hours’ to Sydney, 5 hours’ to Melbourne, 4 hours’ to Canberra, only 40 minutes’ to Griffith and 1 hour 20 minutes’ to Wagga Wagga.
Public transport options
Leeton Taxi P: 131 008
Leeton/Narrandera Community Transport P: 6953 6999
Bus/coach services
(schools and hire)
Celi’s Bus Service (02) 6953 2815
Farm 1911 Corbie Hill Rd
Leeton NSW 2705
Lyons R C & M J Bus Service (02) 6953 3575
9 Bella Vista Dr, Leeton NSW 2705
Leeton Bus Cromptons Bus Services (02) 69533866
140 Vance Road, Leeton NSW 2705
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Health & medical
GP’S
Leeton Medical Centre
Leeton Medical Practice
Murrumbidgee General Practice
Murrumbidgee Medical and Primary Care Centre
Hospital
Disability and Aged Care facilities
RFBI Leeton
Carramar Aged Care Facility
Assumption Villa
Other allied health services
Leeton Community Health Centre
Access to Community Nursing, Diabetes Educator, Dietician, Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, Early Childhood Centre, Generalist Counsellor, Mental Health Service, Speech Therapist, Women’s Health.
Xplore Radiology
Yilan Li Acupuncture Clinic
Education
Early childhood services
Goodstart Early Learning
Leeton Early Learning Centre
Leeton Little People Playgroup
Leeton Out Of School Care
Pre-schools
Primary schools
After school care
Leeton Out Of School Care
High schools
Yanco Agricultural High School
ST Francis De Sales Regional College
TAFE/University
TAFE NSW Leeton offers its students a head start when it comes to Primary Industries, Business Services, Children’s Services, Teacher’s Aides, Electrical trades and Adult Literacy and Numeracy. Outside of the classroom, the TAFE has a strong connection with the region’s industries and contributes significantly to its growth and prosperity.
Recreation
Parks/Natural Attractions
RAMSAR Listed Wetlands
The Leeton Shire is home to two major RAMSAR listed wetlands – Fivebough Wetlands and Tuckerbil Wetlands, which provide scenic walks through spectacular landscapes, captivating birdlife watching (or twitching) and sites of great significance to the local Wiradjuri people. In 2002, both Fivebough and Tuckerbil wetlands were recognised under the Convention of Wetlands of International Importance (RAMSAR Accreditations).
Parks
Leeton Shire boasts over 20 parks, 14 of which contain playgrounds. Many have BBQ and picnic facilities, lush green lawns, trees and gardens. The major parks include Mountford Park, Graham Park and McCaughey Park.
Clubs (sport, arts, social)
Sport
Leeton offers a variety of sports and facilities including:
- Bowls
- Leeton Golf Club
- Leeton Sporting Complex
- Tennis Courts
- Skate Park
- Cycling Paths
- Leeton Swimming Pool
- Parks
Arts
Leeton Shire Council values the importance of arts and culture in our lives and is proud to provide a large range of experiences and venues for our community. We are active members of the Western Riverina Arts organisation as well as providing high quality venues such as the Roxy Theatre, the library, Henry Lawson Cottage and others.
The community has an extensive calendar of events and Council is pleased to partner with other organisations in delivering these. The Penny Paniz Memorial Arts Acquisitive Competition, The Leeton Town Band Outback Spectacular and the Eisteddfod are just a few examples of the rich experiences on offer.
For more information on the local arts community please visit the Western Riverina Arts website at www.westrivarts.com.au
Roxy Theatre
With its beautiful Art Deco design and grand interior, The Roxy Community Theatre is one of the oldest cinemas in Australia. Opened in the heyday era of film, the iconic Leeton landmark is steeped in history – and its charm, elegance and ambiance continue to be drawcards today. The Leeton community loves The Roxy – and visitors to Leeton do, too!
The Roxy opened on 7 April 1930 – a grand occasion, where the capacity audience enjoyed a screening of The Black Watch. The theatre was named after the largest picture theatre in the world, The Roxy Theatre in New York. Today, it’s a multi-function centre featuring regular movie screenings, live theatre and entertainment, and is a versatile event space.
Top Attractions
You’ll never be short of things to do in Leeton Shire! During your stay we urge you to visit and enjoy our many local attractions such as local wineries, the RAMSAR listed Fivebough Wetlands, our industry leaders in agriculture, the mighty Murrumbidgee River and the majestic Art Deco Roxy Theatre just to name a few. The friendly team at the Leeton Visitors Centre are only happy to assist you in making your way to any of our wonderful attractions whilst you’re in town.
Here’s just a sample of what Leeton has to offer.
Events
http://www.leetontourism.com.au/things-to-do.aspx
Leeton is one of the region’s leaders when it comes to community events. It’s rare to find a weekend in town where there isn’t something taking place! Whether it be a small town fete, a monthly market or our enviable biennial Leeton SunRice Festival; Leeton provides numerous opportunities for visitors and locals alike to get out and enjoy the friendly community atmosphere.
Wineries
Lillypilly Wines
https://www.lillypilly.com.au/
Toorak Wines
http://www.toorakwines.com.au/
Leeton Shire is home to two award-winning wineries to tempt you, each with a cellar door offering tastings The Riverina is the largest wine grape growing region in New South Wales, producing about 300,000 tonnes of quality wine grapes every year. The Riverina grows about 40 varieties of grapes, but Chardonnay, Semillon and Shiraz are the most common varieties, comprising about 54% of the region’s vines.
RAMSAR Listed Wetlands
The Leeton Shire is home to two major RAMSAR listed wetlands – Fivebough Wetlands and Tuckerbil Wetlands, which provide scenic walks through spectacular landscapes, captivating birdlife watching (or twitching) and sites of great significance to the local Wiradjuri people.
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- Cellar Doors
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- Altina Wildlife Safari Park
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- Griffith City Park
Careers
Career Opportunities
Leeton is not just another rural town; it is an impressive manufacturing hub adding enormous value to the agricultural sector. Leeton continues to push ahead, welcoming technological advances and supporting initiatives for competitive advantage. We have excellent education and research facilities, and provide varied career opportunities including growing, processing, manufacturing, infrastructure, servicing, health and education, retail, and affordable environments for startups.
Main industries
- Water
- Rice
- Wheat
- Grapes
- Citrus
- Vegetables
- Walnuts
- Beef
- Cotton
- Education
- Manufacturing
Main employers
- SUNRICE
- JBS RIVERINA FEEDLOT
- FREEDOM FOODS
http://freedomfoods.com.au/our-story/
- SOUTHERN COTTON
https://www.southerncotton.com.au/
- LION DAIRY AND CO
- PACIFIC FRESH
https://www.pacificfresh.com.au/
- CELI GROUP OF COMPANIES
- BOOTS CONSTRUCTIONS
http://www.bootsconstructions.com.au/
- MILBRAE QUARRIES
- MURRUMBIDGEE IRRIGATION
https://www.mirrigation.com.au
- LEETON SHIRE COUNCIL
Setting up your own business
LEETON BUSINESS CHAMBER
President – Wayne Bond
https://www.leetonchamber.com.au
Leeton Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proactive within the community, and over 100 businesses are members. This provides a fantastic networking opportunity, particularly within the business-to-business environment.
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