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Leppington is a south-west Sydney growth suburb that has moved from open farmland into a newly established residential area centred on Leppington station and the South West Rail Line. Streets are dominated by newer estates of low-rise detached brick homes with pockets of townhouses, while the outer fringes still show remnant paddocks and small-acreage lots. It attracts families and commuters seeking more space and relatively affordable new housing, and families make up the backbone of the community with a median age of 32.

Everyday conveniences are close by: local shops, schools, sporting fields and parkland, plus direct road and rail links to the wider metropolitan area. Several government-led projects are under way or planned around the town centre, including new public open space, school upgrades, road improvements and bus services linking Leppington with the Western Sydney Airport, with a future rail corridor identified in regional planning. About three in four homes are owner-occupied (22.9% owned outright and 51.5% owned with a mortgage). Whether Leppington suits you depends on whether you want a newly established suburb with more space and growing local amenities.

On the figures for Leppington, buying looks much more stretched against local incomes than renting. A median house price of $1,300,000 is about 11 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (house price ÷ [weekly income × 52]). For renters, a house at $820 a week would take about 36.0% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a sizeable share, while a unit at $530 a week would take about 23.3%, a moderate share. So buying sits well above what people locally earned at the last Census, while renting, especially units, is comparatively more manageable; whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

The standout over the past year in Leppington is house values, which climbed 12.0%, a strong rise. House rents rose 5.1% and unit rents rose 5.0% over the same 12 months, both solid increases. That means house capital growth outpaced income growth from rents this year, while rents for houses and units moved at almost the same pace.

If rental income is your priority, the rent figures are the most relevant; if capital growth matters more, the house-side price rise was the stronger performer this year. Whether that balance suits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.