Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Leongatha

801 km²

Leongatha has a notably older population and far fewer renters than most areas.

It also has slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Leongatha, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population11,502▲ +9.3%since 2011 Median age47 yrs▲ +11.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.8%People aged 65 and over25.9%Children under 1518.2%People in a de facto relationship12.2%▲ +18.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Leongatha, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)27.0%

Seniors (65+)25.9%

Young adults (25–44)19.2%

Children (0–14)18.2%

Youth (15–24)9.7%

Marital status

In Leongatha, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (10%).

Married49%
Never married30%
Divorced10%
Widowed7%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Leongatha, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia82.1%

England3.2%

New Zealand1.0%

Italy0.6%

India0.6%

Philippines0.4%

China0.2%

South Africa0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Leongatha, the largest group is English at 35%, followed by Australian (33%) and Irish (10%).

English44.6%

Australian41.5%

Irish12.7%

Scottish12.5%

Italian4.5%

Dutch4.2%

German4.1%

Indian0.9%

Filipino0.7%

Chinese0.5%

Language

People using another language at home4.1%

Language used at home

In Leongatha, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only89.7%

Italian0.7%

Mandarin0.2%

Vietnamese0.1%

Greek0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Arabic0.0%

Hindi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion49.4%

Religious affiliation

In Leongatha, the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion54%
Christianity45%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher16.7%

Highest year of school

In Leongatha, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 11 (19%).

Year 1243.1%

Year 1019.3%

Year 1118.0%

Year 9 or below12.7%

Highest qualification level

In Leongatha, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 44%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV35.8%

Bachelor degree20.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.0%

Postgraduate degree4.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.2%

Certificate I / II2.4%

Field of qualification

In Leongatha, the largest group is Engineering & related at 17%, followed by Health (15%) and Management & commerce (14%).

Engineering & related14.5%

Health12.5%

Management & commerce12.2%

Society & culture11.4%

Education11.1%

Architecture & building6.9%

Agriculture & environment5.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.3%

Creative arts2.1%

Natural & physical sciences2.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$668▲ +30.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,315▲ +33.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,744▲ +37.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.3%

Household income distribution

In Leongatha, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (23%).

$650–$1,49930.7%

$1,500–$2,99927.3%

Under $65020.9%

$3,000–$3,9997.6%

$4,000 or more5.7%

Personal income distribution

In Leongatha, the largest group is Under $650 at 49%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65045.2%

$650–$1,49931.0%

$1,500–$2,99913.5%

$3,000 or more2.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.1%People with a mental health condition9.4%People needing help with daily activities6.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Leongatha, the largest group is None at 64%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (8%).

None58.5%

One condition22.0%

Two conditions7.1%

Three or more4.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Leongatha, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis12.2%

Mental health9.4%

Other condition8.8%

Asthma8.6%

Heart disease5.5%

Diabetes5.5%

Cancer3.8%

Lung condition2.3%

Stroke1.4%

Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.9%People providing unpaid care15.0%People caring for children unpaid26.9%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework27.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.5%People living alone29.3%▲ +14.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Leongatha, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children53%
Couples without children33%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Leongatha, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people37.5%

1 person29.3%

3 people12.6%

4 people11.6%

5 people6.4%

6 or more2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$270▲ +35.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,457▲ +12.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting17.1%Homes owned outright46.3%Separate (detached) houses96.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.3%▲ +1.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Leongatha, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (17%).

Owned outright47%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Rented17%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Leongatha, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house96%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Leongatha, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms49.8%

4 bedrooms28.0%

2 bedrooms13.3%

5 or more4.5%

1 bedroom2.6%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Leongatha, the largest group is $200–$349 at 61%, followed by Under $200 (22%) and $350–$549 (15%).

$200–$34958.4%

Under $20020.7%

$350–$54914.6%

$750 or more1.0%

$550–$7490.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Leongatha, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by Under $1,000 (24%) and $1,800–$2,999 (23%).

$1,000–$1,79943.2%

Under $1,00022.7%

$1,800–$2,99921.3%

$3,000 or more7.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.0%▼ -4.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Leongatha, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles38.0%

1 vehicle32.0%

3 vehicles16.0%

4 or more10.0%

No vehicle4.0%

How people get to work

In Leongatha, the largest group is Car (driver) at 70%, followed by Worked at home (20%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)59.2%

Worked at home16.7%

Walked4.7%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Bicycle0.4%

Bus0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.8%Recent arrivals from overseas5.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.9%Labour-force participation56.5%Employed full-time54.2%

Industries people work in

In Leongatha, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (14%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.2%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing13.1%

Construction10.7%

Education & training9.0%

Retail trade8.7%

Manufacturing7.1%

Accommodation & food5.3%

Public administration & safety4.6%

Other services4.2%

Professional & technical3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Leongatha, the largest group is Managers at 18%, followed by Professionals (18%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Managers17.6%

Professionals17.4%

Technicians & trades15.2%

Labourers11.1%

Community & personal service11.1%

Clerical & administrative10.4%

Sales workers8.8%

Machinery operators & drivers6.4%

Areas within Leongatha

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

Nearby areas

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