Leeton
Leeton ranks =33rd of 128 in NSW, performing best on core operations (63/100).
"Riverina irrigation garden — Art Deco heritage and rice paddies"
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New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 11,438
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
58 out of 100
#21 of 79 regional councils in NSW
#33 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 49/100 |
| Community Services | 62/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 57/100 |
| Core Operations | 63/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Leeton performs strongest in Core Operations (scoring 63 out of 100 against peers). Performance in Sustainability is moderate, scoring 49 out of 100 against peers.
What Makes This Place Unique
Riverina irrigation garden — Art Deco heritage and rice paddies
Leeton is a planned Riverina irrigation town with distinctive Art Deco architecture and SunRice headquarters.
Known For
- Art Deco architecture — planned town design
- SunRice — Australia's rice capital
- Irrigation farming heritage
- Fivebough Wetlands — significant birdlife
Living Here
Leeton has more character than most small irrigation towns, thanks to its planned layout and Art Deco buildings.
Hidden Gem
Fivebough Wetlands — a Ramsar-listed wetland with boardwalks and extraordinary birdlife right next to town.