Abstract: This paper presents the profile of Leonora town, located in Western Australia. It discusses Leonora’s population, including main demographic characteristics, and economy. It draws on a range of secondary sources, particularly data available from Australian Bureau of Statistics, and it supplements this with insights from several visits to Leonora and its environs over the past two years. The paper also discusses some issues in regards to the sustainability of the town and concludes with some comments in regards to implications for adaptability and sustainable futures