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Leeton
Postcode: 2705
Leeton is a town and Local Government Area in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. Leeton is situated approximately 550 km west of Sydney and 450 km north of Melbourne in the productive Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. Leeton is administered by Leeton Shire. Leeton's current population is 12,041 and as of 2001, Leeton ranked as the 19th fastest growing Local Government Area in New South Wales. Leeton is situated in one of the most productive farming regions in the state, with citrus, rice, grapes and wheat farms found throughout the Leeton Shire. Leeton is Australia's Rice Capital as it is home to the SunRice headquarters. Other industry includes the Vetta Pasta Company, Berri Juices, Rockdale Beef and Murrumbidgee Irrigation.
Leeton is known as The Heart of SunRice Country.
Leeton holds a number of town landmarks, including the famous Roxy Theatre, War Memorial, Madonna Place, St Peter's Church, and the Historic Hydro Motor Inn which are located in the centre of town. Leeton's areas are also based around large towers that store the towns water that provide a striking feature for each section of town.
Leeton is a purposely built and designed town by Walter Burley Griffin after the irrigation schemes were announced by the NSW Government in the early 1900's. The town has a unique circular road structure and streetscape. Leeton has distinct commercial, administrative, industrial, residential, educational, health, recreational and cultural areas and remains very organised today. The unique design of Leeton (and nearby Griffith) is still considered a practical method of planning even though Leeton was founded over 90 years ago.
Leeton is an attractive community, unique to other country towns in Australia. Leeton Shire Council prides itself on keeping the town neat and tidy. The town's appearance is comparable to that of coastal communities rather than one found in central New South Wales. Leeton's relatively recent history provides the town with a more modern appearance. It is the current title holder of New South Wales overall state winner tidiest town.
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