Leichhardt is a suburb 5 kilometres west of the CBD. Leichhardt is known as Sydney’s “Little Italy”. Leichhardt is named after the Prussian explorer Ludwig Leichhardt.
The main commercial area in Leichhardt is located on Norton Street, north of Parramatta Road and parallel to Balmain Road.
The Italian Forum has the feel of a Mediterranean town piazza with it's pedestrian only courtyard with many restaurants. Norton Plaza is a shopping centre with a supermarket and cafes and shops. Another shopping centre is Leichhardt Market Place.
