Lower North Shore
St Leonards
A major Lower North Shore commercial and health precinct anchored by the Royal North Shore Hospital, a Sydney Metro M1 station (opened 2024) and a dense high-rise apartment cluster on the eastern side of the Pacific Highway. Mix of new apartment towers, Federation cottages on quieter back streets, and the adjoining commercial / hospital precinct. Suits health professionals, expat tenants on assignment, and apartment buyers prioritising Metro and rail access.
- To CBD
- ~9 min
- Schools profiled
- 7
- Pros / Cons
- 4 / 4
Connectivity
Getting around
- Railway
- Sydney Trains
St Leonards station on the T1 North Shore line — 9 min to Wynyard, 13 min to Town Hall.
Sydney Metro M1St Leonards Sydney Metro M1 station (opened 2024) — 6 min to Martin Place, 3 min to Chatswood. Interchanges with T1 at street level.
- Buses
Routes 285, 286, 287 along the Pacific Highway connect to Chatswood, Crows Nest and the CBD; M52 / M50 express to CBD.
- By car
- Motorway access
Direct ramps to the Warringah Freeway and Gore Hill Freeway via the Pacific Highway; Lane Cove Tunnel to the M2 Hills Motorway 5 min away.
Drive timesSydney CBD ~12 min, Chatswood 4 min, Macquarie Park 10 min, North Sydney 4 min, Mosman 12 min.
Local life
What's in St Leonards
The shops, parks, pubs and landmarks that locals actually use.
parkTalus Street Reserve
A popular park in St Leonards (4.6★ · 9 reviews). Talus Street, Naremburn
Photo: Google
parkWadanggari Park
A popular park in St Leonards (4.3★ · 87 reviews). 564 Pacific Highway, St Leonards
Photo: Google
cafeXenos Restaurant Bar Cafe
A popular cafe in St Leonards (4.4★ · 1365 reviews). 7 Burlington Street, Crows Nest
Photo: Google
cafeThe Moody Chef
A popular cafe in St Leonards (4.4★ · 781 reviews). 30 Atchison Street, St Leonards
Photo: Google
cafeBravo Trattoria
A popular cafe in St Leonards (4.1★ · 940 reviews). 59 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest
Photo: Google
restaurantMalabar Indian Restaurant
A popular restaurant in St Leonards (4.4★ · 941 reviews). 334 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest
Photo: Google
restaurantSmall Bar
A popular restaurant in St Leonards (4.6★ · 984 reviews). 85 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest
Photo: Google
restaurantGarfish Crows Nest
A popular restaurant in St Leonards (4.5★ · 684 reviews). 6/29 Holtermann Street, Crows Nest
Photo: Google
venueThe Belroy Hotel
A popular venue in St Leonards (4.1★ · 902 reviews). 77 Christie Street, St Leonards
Photo: Google
venueCrows Nest Hotel
A popular venue in St Leonards (4★ · 2410 reviews). 1 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest
Photo: Google
landmarkNewlands Park
A popular landmark in St Leonards (4.3★ · 125 reviews). 29 River Road, Wollstonecraft
Photo: Google
landmarkNaremburn Park
A popular landmark in St Leonards (4.5★ · 566 reviews). Station Street, Naremburn
Photo: Google
landmarkSmoothey Park
A popular landmark in St Leonards (4.6★ · 97 reviews). 86 Milray Avenue, Wollstonecraft
Photo: Google
landmarkWollstonecraft Station Park
A popular landmark in St Leonards (4.5★ · 53 reviews). Milray Avenue, Wollstonecraft
Photo: Google
shopHome HQ
A popular shop in St Leonards (4.1★ · 1069 reviews). 1 Frederick Street, Artarmon
Photo: Google
Education
Schools & tertiary
Primary: St Leonards Public. Secondary: Cammeraygal High (comprehensive). Selective options at North Sydney Boys / Girls High a short train ride away.
Primary
- St Leonards Public SchoolPublic
Heritage local primary.
- Wenona SchoolPrivate
Independent non-denominational girls K-12 in adjoining North Sydney.
- Sydney Church of England Grammar (Shore)Private
Anglican boys K-12 in adjoining North Sydney.
Secondary
- Cammeraygal High SchoolPublic
Comprehensive co-ed in adjoining Crows Nest — strong academic record.
- Wenona SchoolPrivate
Independent non-denominational girls K-12 in adjoining North Sydney.
- Sydney Church of England Grammar (Shore)Private
Anglican boys K-12 in adjoining North Sydney.
- Marist Catholic College North ShoreCatholic
Catholic boys Years 7-12 in adjoining North Sydney.
- North Sydney Boys High SchoolSelective
Fully selective; consistently #1 in NSW.
- North Sydney Girls High SchoolSelective
Fully selective; consistently top 5 in NSW.
Real estate
Medians (2026)
Numbers coming soon. We're populating medians from Domain and CoreLogic — this section will fill in as the data lands.
The honest read
Pros & cons
What works
- Sydney Metro M1 + T1 train at the same station
- Walk to Royal North Shore Hospital and the commercial precinct
- 12 min to the CBD
- Excellent selective and private school options within 2 km
Watch outs
- Almost entirely apartments — few detached houses
- Heavy apartment construction churn around the Metro station
- Pacific Highway and Gore Hill Freeway noise on some streets
- Premium pricing for newer apartments
Looking to buy or rent in St Leonards?
Browse current listings or talk to one of our agents who knows the area inside out.