Greenleigh, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Greenleigh Queanbeyan, New South Wales
Greenleigh Location in New South Wales
Population	676 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)	2620
Elevation	660 m (2,165 ft)
Location	18 km (11 mi) SE of Canberra 3 km (2 mi) SE of Queanbeyan 288 km (179 mi) SW of Sydney
LGA(s)	Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
County	Murray
Parish	Queanbeyan
State electorate(s)	Monaro
Federal Division(s)	Eden-Monaro
Suburbs around Greenleigh: Queanbeyan East The Ridgeway Carwoola Queanbeyan Greenleigh Carwoola Karabar Googong Carwoola

Greenleigh is a special kind of neighborhood located just east of the city of Queanbeyan in New South Wales, Australia. It's known as an "acreage estate." This means homes here usually sit on much larger blocks of land compared to regular suburbs. It gives people more space to enjoy.

Greenleigh used to be called Dodsworth. In 2021, a count of all the people living there showed that Greenleigh had a population of 676 residents.

Where is Greenleigh?

Greenleigh is in a great spot, close to some important Australian cities. It is only about 3 kilometers (less than 2 miles) southeast of Queanbeyan. This makes it easy to get to the shops and services in Queanbeyan.

It is also about 18 kilometers (around 11 miles) southeast of Canberra. Canberra is Australia's capital city. For a longer trip, Greenleigh is about 288 kilometers (around 179 miles) southwest of Sydney. Sydney is one of Australia's biggest cities.

Life in Greenleigh

Living in Greenleigh means enjoying a bit more space and quiet. Because it's an "acreage estate," houses often have big yards. This can be perfect for families who want room to play or for people who enjoy gardening. The area is surrounded by other small communities. These include Carwoola to the east and Googong to the south.

Who Represents Greenleigh?

Like all places in Australia, Greenleigh has different levels of government that help manage things. These governments make decisions about local services, state-wide issues, and national matters.

Local Government

Greenleigh is part of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council. This is the local government area. The council looks after things like roads, parks, and waste collection. They also help with local planning and community services.

State Government

For state-level decisions, Greenleigh is in the Electoral district of Monaro. This means that when people vote for their state representatives, they vote for someone to represent Monaro. The state government handles things like schools, hospitals, and major roads.

Federal Government

At the national level, Greenleigh is part of the Division of Eden-Monaro. This is the federal electoral division. People in Greenleigh vote for a representative to go to the Australian Parliament in Canberra. The federal government deals with national issues like defense, immigration, and taxes.