About this property
Alternate search: Unit 205, 17 MARION STREET.
17 Marion Street, Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 205, 17 MARION STREET.
Leichhardt is situated about 5 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD, so the property is roughly that distance from the city centre. It offers a convenient commute to the business district while enjoying a vibrant inner‑west neighbourhood.
The suburb is well serviced by numerous bus routes, including the 437, 438X/N, 440, 445, 469, 480, 483 and 461X that run along Marion Street and nearby arteries. The Marion Light Rail stop on the western border provides additional access to the Inner West Light Rail network.
All Souls Anglican Church is just 0.1 km away, Leichhardt Town Hall and Norton Street Cinemas are each about 0.2 km distant, and Pioneers Memorial Park lies roughly 0.6 km from the address. These sites offer cultural, civic and recreational experiences just a short stroll from the property.
Norton Street, the main commercial strip, is close by and features a mix of restaurants, cafés, boutiques and the Italian Forum. The MarketPlace Leichhardt shopping centre, located near the corner of Marion and Flood Streets, provides a Woolworths, Aldi, Target and over 60 specialty stores.
Leichhardt hosts the annual Italian Festa on Norton Street, turning the street into a European‑style outdoor café with food stalls, live entertainment and community expos. The suburb also embraces a strong café culture and vibrant mural art, reflecting its creative‑industry roots.
Leichhardt is named after the Prussian explorer Ludwig Leichhardt and was proclaimed a municipality in 1871. The area has a rich heritage, from Aboriginal Wangal country to historic landmarks such as the Leichhardt Town Hall (1888) and the public school buildings on Marion Street.