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About Leonora

Leonora is a townsite in the eastern goldfields 833 kilometres northeast of Perth and 237 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie. The townsite takes its name from nearby Mount Leonora which was named by the explorer/surveyor John Forrest in 1869. Forrest named the hill after a lady friend of his, Miss Phylis Leonora Hardey of Grove Farm on the Swan River near Perth.

Gold was discovered in the Leonora district in 1894 by a prospector named Morrissey, but further rich finds in 1895/96 resulted in rapid development and drew attention to the area. The Gwalia and Sons of Gwalia mines brought Leonora to the attention of the world. The Government sought to establish a townsite here in 1897, and following survey the townsite was gazetted in 1898, although by the time of survey and gazettal there were already many residences and businesses established. By 1902 Leonora and Gwalia were connected by a steam tramway.

Leonora quick stats

  • Postcode

    6438

  • Population

    781

  • Local government

    Leonora

Suburb prices

Median price data last updated 13 May 2026 containing transactions for the 12 month period ending May 2026
Source: Landgate/REIWA

Buy

$210,000

  • 2BR

    $200K

  • 3BR

    $170K

  • 4BR

    $220K

Buy

$1,150,000

Sales data is annual up to the latest completed month. Rental data is year-on-year 3-month rolling up to the latest completed month. Data in this graph is revised as more transactions are settled.
Source: Landgate/REIWA

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Nearby schools

Leonora District High School Combined Government 0.2km
Mount Margaret Remote Community School Primary Government 83.6km
Menzies Community School Combined Government 99.6km
Laverton School Combined Government 108.3km
Leinster Community School Combined Government 124.1km
Hannans Primary School Primary Government 204.8km
North Kalgoorlie Primary School Primary Government 206.4km
St Mary's Primary School Primary Non-government 207km
Kalgoorlie Primary School Primary Government 207.1km
East Kalgoorlie Primary School Primary Government 207.5km

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