- Est. Median Value
- $1.20M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 38/100
- Green Space
- 35%
- Current Weather
- 10.8°C
- Median Age
- 55 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Leigh
Is Leigh a good place to live?
Leigh is home to roughly 2,187 people across 14.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Leigh scores 42 out of 100, with a safety score of 38/100 and 35% green space.
Schools: Leigh has 2 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $1.20M, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Leigh has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Leigh is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety38
- Amenities30
- Schools68
- Housing Affordability31
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.20M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $96K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Leigh?
- Children living in Leigh are in zone for Mahurangi College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Leigh?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Leigh?
- The postcode for Leigh is 0985.
- What is the population of Leigh?
- Leigh has 2,187 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Leigh?
- The estimated median property value in Leigh is $1.2M. Median weekly rent is $500/week.
- Where is Leigh?
- Leigh is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Leigh a good place to live?
- Leigh scores 42/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Leigh
Schools in zone for Leigh
Children living in Leigh have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Mahurangi College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1586 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Leigh. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Leigh that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Leigh School
Contributing · roll 58 · decile 7 · 0.2 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 3 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Monday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Explore Leigh
Things to do(4)
Daniels Reef
Goat Island Dive and Snorkel
Leigh Bowling Club
Goat Island Reserve
Parks & green spaces(1)
Goat Island Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Leigh
Places to eat & drink(6)
Leigh Eats
Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Leigh Bar
The Leigh Bar
Leigh Fish 'N Chips
Leigh Eats
Tradies & Services in Leigh
Tradies & services(4)
Coastal Painters
Leigh Motors Ltd
Leigh Plumbing and Gasfitting
RIP Pest Control
Beauty & Fitness in Leigh
Beauty & fitness(4)
Daniels Reef
Goat Island Dive and Snorkel
Goldminer's Daughter
Leigh Bowling Club
Stay in Leigh
Places to stay(2)
Leigh Motel
Leigh Central
Leigh Weather
Current conditions: 10.8°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.08 | 17.51 | 7.18 | 9.99 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.21 | 16.49 | 6.21 | 10.33 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.77 | 14.52 | 1.94 | 10.28 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.31 | 14.85 | 5.81 | 8.68 |
| 🍂 May | 16.83 | 12.55 | 4.18 | 7.93 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.43 | 11.32 | 3.62 | 7.32 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.45 | 9.99 | 3.85 | 7.53 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.41 | 8.89 | 2.24 | 8.32 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.13 | 10.81 | 3.19 | 9.36 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17 | 11.85 | 3.43 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.86 | 12.76 | 2.83 | 11.1 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.39 | 15.54 | 3.65 | 11.45 |
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