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Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Leichhardt

3 km²

Leichhardt is characterised by a highly educated population and household incomes well above most areas.

It also has more residents than most areas and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Leichhardt, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population17,532—since 2011Median age38 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.3%People aged 65 and over12.6%Children under 1519.2%People in a de facto relationship18.2%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4825825

Age structure

In Leichhardt, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Young adults (25–44)33.6%
Older adults (45–64)25.1%
Children (0–14)19.2%
Seniors (65+)12.6%
Youth (15–24)9.6%

Marital status

In Leichhardt, the largest group is Never married at 44%, followed by Married (41%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Never married44%
  • Married41%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed3%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Leichhardt, the largest group is Australia at 83%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia67.8%
England5.4%
New Zealand2.5%
Italy2.3%
China1.4%
Philippines0.8%
India0.6%
South Africa0.6%
Vietnam0.6%
Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Leichhardt, the largest group is English at 29%, followed by Australian (24%) and Irish (13%).

English33.2%
Australian27.9%
Irish15.2%
Scottish10.7%
Italian9.8%
Chinese5.6%
German3.8%
Greek2.8%
Indian1.7%
Dutch1.5%

Language

People using another language at home19.0%

Language used at home

In Leichhardt, the largest group is English only at 89%, followed by Italian (4%) and Mandarin (2%).

English only77.2%
Italian3.7%
Mandarin1.8%
Greek1.3%
Cantonese1.1%
Vietnamese0.6%
Arabic0.5%
Hindi0.3%
Tagalog0.2%
Punjabi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion52.0%

Religious affiliation

In Leichhardt, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (41%) and Buddhism (2%).

  • No religion55%
  • Christianity41%
  • Buddhism2%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Islam1%
  • Judaism1%
  • Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1278.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher49.3%

Highest year of school

In Leichhardt, the largest group is Year 12 at 82%, followed by Year 10 (9%) and Year 9 or below (5%).

Year 1278.4%
Year 108.9%
Year 9 or below4.8%
Year 112.9%

Highest qualification level

In Leichhardt, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 45%, followed by Postgraduate degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Bachelor degree40.7%
Postgraduate degree19.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma12.9%
Certificate III / IV10.9%
Graduate diploma / certificate5.4%
Certificate I / II1.0%

Field of qualification

In Leichhardt, the largest group is Management & commerce at 25%, followed by Society & culture (19%) and Creative arts (13%).

Management & commerce22.3%
Society & culture17.7%
Creative arts12.1%
Health8.5%
Engineering & related7.1%
Education6.6%
Architecture & building4.8%
Natural & physical sciences4.1%
Information technology3.7%
Food, hospitality & personal services2.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,377—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,721—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$3,541—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week30.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week44.7%

Household income distribution

In Leichhardt, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (25%) and $650–$1,499 (17%).

$4,000 or more31.9%
$1,500–$2,99924.3%
$650–$1,49916.3%
$3,000–$3,99912.7%
Under $65010.2%

Personal income distribution

In Leichhardt, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by Under $650 (29%) and $650–$1,499 (25%).

$1,500–$2,99928.2%
Under $65027.2%
$650–$1,49923.8%
$3,000 or more16.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.0%People with a mental health condition9.4%People needing help with daily activities4.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Leichhardt, the largest group is None at 73%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (5%).

None68.9%
One condition18.8%
Two conditions4.7%
Three or more1.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Leichhardt, the largest group is Mental health at 23%, followed by Other condition (20%) and Asthma (19%).

Mental health9.4%
Other condition8.2%
Asthma7.8%
Arthritis5.8%
Diabetes2.7%
Heart disease2.5%
Cancer2.4%
Lung condition1.1%
Dementia0.7%
Stroke0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.3%People providing unpaid care10.0%People caring for children unpaid29.0%People who served in the Defence Force1.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011One-parent families11.7%People living alone26.0%—since 2011

Family composition

In Leichhardt, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (12%).

  • Couples with children60%
  • Couples without children27%
  • One-parent families12%
  • Other families1%

Household size

In Leichhardt, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 4 people (18%).

2 people34.1%
1 person26.0%
4 people17.7%
3 people17.6%
5 people4.0%
6 or more0.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$600—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,447—since 2011Average people per bedroom1.00—since 2011Households renting39.4%Homes owned outright24.6%Separate (detached) houses39.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms49.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Leichhardt, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Owned outright (25%).

  • Rented40%
  • Owned with a mortgage35%
  • Owned outright25%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Leichhardt, the largest group is Separate house at 39%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (31%) and Flat or apartment (29%).

  • Separate house39%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached31%
  • Flat or apartment29%
  • Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Leichhardt, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 3 bedrooms (36%) and 4 bedrooms (11%).

2 bedrooms38.6%
3 bedrooms35.9%
4 bedrooms11.2%
1 bedroom10.5%
5 or more2.0%
Studio / none1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Leichhardt, the largest group is $550–$749 at 33%, followed by $350–$549 (27%) and $750 or more (24%).

$550–$74932.5%
$350–$54926.8%
$750 or more23.3%
$200–$3498.3%
Under $2006.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Leichhardt, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 61%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (21%) and $1,000–$1,799 (10%).

$3,000 or more58.2%
$1,800–$2,99920.2%
$1,000–$1,7999.8%
Under $1,0007.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle13.3%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Leichhardt, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 53%, followed by 2 vehicles (27%) and No vehicle (13%).

1 vehicle52.9%
2 vehicles27.5%
No vehicle13.3%
3 vehicles4.9%
4 or more1.5%

How people get to work

In Leichhardt, the largest group is Worked at home at 65%, followed by Car (driver) (25%) and Walked (4%).

Worked at home55.1%
Car (driver)20.9%
Walked3.5%
Bus2.2%
Car (passenger)1.7%
Bicycle1.1%
Train0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.2%Recent arrivals from overseas8.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.8%Labour-force participation71.8%Employed full-time66.3%

Industries people work in

In Leichhardt, the largest group is Professional & technical at 17%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Education & training (11%).

Professional & technical16.8%
Health care & social assistance12.3%
Education & training10.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
Public administration & safety6.3%
Retail trade6.3%
Media & telecommunications5.6%
Construction5.5%
Accommodation & food4.8%
Manufacturing3.1%

Occupations people work in

In Leichhardt, the largest group is Professionals at 43%, followed by Managers (22%) and Clerical & administrative (11%).

Professionals42.0%
Managers21.5%
Clerical & administrative10.7%
Community & personal service7.0%
Technicians & trades6.9%
Sales workers6.2%
Labourers2.7%
Machinery operators & drivers1.7%

Areas within Leichhardt

Leichhardt Block 1Leichhardt Block 2Leichhardt Block 3Leichhardt Block 4Leichhardt Block 5Leichhardt Block 6Leichhardt Block 7Leichhardt Block 8Leichhardt Block 9Leichhardt Block 10Leichhardt Block 11Leichhardt Block 12Leichhardt Block 13Leichhardt Block 14Leichhardt Block 15Leichhardt Block 16

Nearby areas

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