NSW · postcode 2040

Leichhardt 2040

Suburb Green Index

30.9

Leichhardt is one of NSW's early-stage suburbs on the wall of green. With 224 rooftop systems installed, about 11% of solar-suitable homes have made the switch. Home batteries (19) and heat pump hot water (56) are the fastest-growing holdings. That puts 2040 at #549 of 567 in NSW and #2594 of 2630 nationally, with a Suburb Green Index of 30.9 — below the state median. Every household that takes the free green audit lifts the suburb's standing — renters and owners alike earn a Green Score, a personalised switch plan, and credits for every green action.

#549

of 567 in NSW

#2594

of 2630 nationally

11%

solar penetration

224

solar systems

home batteries

heat pumps

solar hot water

6,500

dwellings (Census)

How Leichhardt compares

Solar uptake here is 11% of suitable rooftops, behind the NSW median of 34%. Overall, 2040 ranks in the top 97% of NSW postcodes on the Suburb Green Index.

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Installation figures derived from Clean Energy Regulator small-scale installation postcode data (as of sample-curated); dwelling counts from ABS Census. Estimates are indicative.