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Westleigh: A Sydney Suburb Lacking a Local Pub

Free News Reader  ·  June 22, 2026

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Westleigh: A Sydney Suburb Lacking a Local Pub

  • Westleigh, a suburb in Sydney's Upper North Shore, had a population of 4,501 residents at the 2021 census.
  • The suburb gained a degree of recognition as the filming location for the 1976 Australian black comedy film "Don's Party," which was shot at a house on Windam Place.

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Westleigh, a residential suburb located 22 kilometers north-west of the Sydney central business district, is known for its leafy streets and family-oriented community. Its development as a residential area began in 1967. The name “Westleigh” originates from its location west of Thornleigh, with “leigh” being an Old English term for a clearing or meadow.