Leeton, New South Wales

Leeton is a booming farming town and Local Government Area in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. Leeton is situated approximately 550 km west of Sydney in the productive Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. Leeton is administered by Leeton Shire Council. Leeton's current population is 12,041 and it continues to grow at a rate faster than that of other towns 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.

Related Topics:
Local Government Area - Riverina - New South Wales - Australia - Sydney - Murrumbidgee - Leeton Shire Council

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Leeton holds a number of town landmarks, including the famous Roxy Theatre in the centre of town. Leeton's areas are also based around large towers that store the towns water. They form the circular design of the roads, carrying on from Walter Burley Griffin's first design. They also provide a striking feature for each section of town.

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