Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

St Leonards - Naremburn

3 km²

St Leonards - Naremburn stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with a high share of renters.

It's also marked by household incomes well above most areas and a slightly younger population.

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📍 St Leonards - Naremburn, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population11,903▲ +28.5%since 2011 Median age36 yrs▲ +5.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.4%People aged 65 and over10.5%Children under 1515.4%People in a de facto relationship17.3%▲ +40.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 46%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Children (0–14) (15%).

Young adults (25–44)45.8%

Older adults (45–64)21.3%

Children (0–14)15.4%

Seniors (65+)10.5%

Youth (15–24)7.2%

Marital status

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (43%) and Divorced (8%).

Married44%
Never married43%
Divorced8%
Separated2%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is Australia at 70%, followed by China (9%) and England (6%).

Australia49.0%

China6.6%

England4.5%

India3.9%

New Zealand2.3%

Philippines1.5%

South Africa1.5%

Italy0.5%

Vietnam0.4%

Nepal0.2%

Ancestry

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is English at 25%, followed by Australian (20%) and Chinese (20%).

English24.6%

Australian19.8%

Chinese19.7%

Irish8.7%

Scottish7.5%

Indian5.4%

Italian3.6%

German2.8%

Filipino2.1%

Dutch1.2%

Language

People using another language at home36.0%

Language used at home

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is English only at 76%, followed by Mandarin (10%) and Cantonese (8%).

English only59.8%

Mandarin7.9%

Cantonese6.1%

Hindi1.8%

Arabic0.8%

Italian0.6%

Tagalog0.6%

Vietnamese0.4%

Greek0.4%

Punjabi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion48.0%

Religious affiliation

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is No religion at 51%, followed by Christianity (37%) and Hinduism (5%).

No religion51%
Christianity37%
Hinduism5%
Buddhism4%
Islam1%
Judaism1%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1285.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher61.6%

Highest year of school

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is Year 12 at 90%, followed by Year 10 (5%) and Year 9 or below (3%).

Year 1285.4%

Year 104.9%

Year 9 or below2.4%

Year 112.4%

Highest qualification level

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 51%, followed by Postgraduate degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Bachelor degree46.3%

Postgraduate degree23.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.6%

Certificate III / IV6.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.3%

Certificate I / II0.5%

Field of qualification

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is Management & commerce at 35%, followed by Society & culture (15%) and Health (10%).

Management & commerce32.2%

Society & culture14.1%

Health9.1%

Engineering & related8.9%

Information technology7.5%

Creative arts5.9%

Education4.5%

Natural & physical sciences4.1%

Architecture & building2.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,607▲ +34.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,748▲ +15.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,674▲ +36.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week37.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week45.8%

Household income distribution

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and $650–$1,499 (15%).

$4,000 or more32.7%

$1,500–$2,99927.8%

$650–$1,49914.3%

$3,000–$3,99913.2%

Under $6508.6%

Personal income distribution

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and Under $650 (23%).

$1,500–$2,99931.4%

$650–$1,49922.9%

Under $65021.5%

$3,000 or more19.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition19.6%People with a mental health condition6.4%People needing help with daily activities2.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is None at 79%, followed by One condition (16%) and Two conditions (3%).

None74.5%

One condition15.2%

Two conditions3.2%

Three or more1.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is Other condition at 21%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Mental health (20%).

Other condition6.8%

Asthma6.4%

Mental health6.4%

Arthritis4.0%

Diabetes2.5%

Cancer2.3%

Heart disease2.0%

Lung condition0.6%

Stroke0.4%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.5%People providing unpaid care7.2%People caring for children unpaid23.6%People who served in the Defence Force1.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -4.5%since 2011 One-parent families8.2%People living alone34.4%▲ +10.2%since 2011

Family composition

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples with children53%
Couples without children37%
One-parent families8%
Other families1%

Household size

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (34%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people36.9%

1 person34.4%

3 people14.9%

4 people10.9%

5 people2.3%

6 or more0.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$600▲ +15.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,000▲ +7.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.10▼ -8.3%since 2011 Households renting54.5%Homes owned outright19.8%Separate (detached) houses16.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms30.7%▼ -13.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is Rented at 55%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Owned outright (20%).

Rented55%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Owned outright20%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 74%, followed by Separate house (17%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (9%).

Flat or apartment74%
Separate house17%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%

Bedrooms per home

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 1 bedroom (26%) and 3 bedrooms (23%).

2 bedrooms38.7%

1 bedroom25.8%

3 bedrooms22.9%

4 bedrooms6.1%

Studio / none3.9%

5 or more1.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is $550–$749 at 38%, followed by $350–$549 (32%) and $750 or more (23%).

$550–$74937.5%

$350–$54931.6%

$750 or more23.0%

$200–$3493.9%

Under $2002.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 53%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (25%) and $1,000–$1,799 (12%).

$3,000 or more50.2%

$1,800–$2,99923.5%

$1,000–$1,79911.0%

Under $1,0009.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle22.2%▲ +11.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 56%, followed by No vehicle (22%) and 2 vehicles (18%).

1 vehicle55.9%

No vehicle22.2%

2 vehicles18.4%

3 vehicles2.6%

4 or more0.8%

How people get to work

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is Worked at home at 69%, followed by Car (driver) (16%) and Walked (7%).

Worked at home61.5%

Car (driver)14.4%

Walked6.1%

Train4.0%

Bus1.3%

Car (passenger)1.3%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years59.2%Recent arrivals from overseas19.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.3%Labour-force participation75.0%Employed full-time72.4%

Industries people work in

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is Professional & technical at 22%, followed by Finance & insurance (15%) and Health care & social assistance (12%).

Professional & technical21.5%

Finance & insurance14.1%

Health care & social assistance11.7%

Education & training6.5%

Retail trade5.6%

Media & telecommunications4.8%

Accommodation & food4.6%

Public administration & safety4.2%

Construction4.0%

Wholesale trade3.6%

Occupations people work in

In St Leonards - Naremburn, the largest group is Professionals at 47%, followed by Managers (23%) and Clerical & administrative (11%).

Professionals46.6%

Managers23.0%

Clerical & administrative10.6%

Community & personal service5.6%

Technicians & trades5.2%

Sales workers4.9%

Labourers1.9%

Machinery operators & drivers0.9%

Areas within St Leonards - Naremburn

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