Compare

Annandale vs Leichhardt

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 1.5 km apart · Annandale profile · Leichhardt profile

Annandale Leichhardt

Leichhardt and Annandale (NSW) are neighbouring Inner West suburbs with different housing and family profiles. Leichhardt has more detached houses, with 39.3% compared to 22.9% in Annandale (NSW), and a larger share of children under 15 (19.2% versus 16.0%). This is reflected in the schools, as Leichhardt has far more enrolments (1,839 compared to 962) and larger typical school sizes. Annandale (NSW) has a more qualified workforce, with 54.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 49.3% in Leichhardt.

These two areas share a very similar typical weekly household income of around $2,700 and the same typical resident age of 38. However, the gap in school access is widening, with Annandale (NSW) now having a far higher number of schools per 1,000 children (2.64) than Leichhardt (1.48). Both areas sit well above the national figure for university degrees, though they differ in their transport layouts; Leichhardt has far more public transport routes and stops.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Annandalein Leichhardt +8,068 larger in Leichhardt
9,464 49th pct 17,532 85th pct
Median age in Annandalein Leichhardt even
38 yrs 43rd pct 38 yrs 43rd pct
First Nations in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.4 pts higher in Leichhardt
1.0% 27th pct 1.3% 35th pct
Aged 65+ in Annandalein Leichhardt +1.0 pts higher in Annandale
13.6% 29th pct 12.6% 24th pct
Under 15 in Annandalein Leichhardt +3.2 pts higher in Leichhardt
16.0% 28th pct 19.2% 65th pct
De facto in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.4 pts higher in Annandale
18.6% 91st pct 18.2% 91st pct

Age structure

34.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.5 pts 33.6%
26.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.2 pts 25.1%
16.0% Children (0–14) +3.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
13.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.0 pts 12.6%
10.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.4 pts 9.6%

Marital status

47.9% Never married ◂ +3.9 pts 44.0%
38.9% Married +2.5 pts ▸ 41.4%
8.2% Divorced +0.5 pts ▸ 8.8%
2.6% Widowed +0.8 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.5% Separated even 2.4%

Age & sex structure

Annandale Leichhardt

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Annandale: 0.6% males, 0.8% females; 85+ in Leichhardt: 0.7% males, 1.0% females
  • 80–84 in Annandale: 0.6% males, 0.8% females; 80–84 in Leichhardt: 0.6% males, 0.8% females
  • 75–79 in Annandale: 1.1% males, 1.1% females; 75–79 in Leichhardt: 0.9% males, 1.2% females
  • 70–74 in Annandale: 2.1% males, 2.1% females; 70–74 in Leichhardt: 1.4% males, 2.0% females
  • 65–69 in Annandale: 2.1% males, 2.3% females; 65–69 in Leichhardt: 1.8% males, 2.2% females
  • 60–64 in Annandale: 2.2% males, 3.0% females; 60–64 in Leichhardt: 1.9% males, 2.5% females
  • 55–59 in Annandale: 2.8% males, 3.1% females; 55–59 in Leichhardt: 2.8% males, 2.6% females
  • 50–54 in Annandale: 3.4% males, 3.8% females; 50–54 in Leichhardt: 3.2% males, 3.7% females
  • 45–49 in Annandale: 4.0% males, 4.1% females; 45–49 in Leichhardt: 4.1% males, 4.3% females
  • 40–44 in Annandale: 3.9% males, 4.3% females; 40–44 in Leichhardt: 4.3% males, 4.5% females
  • 35–39 in Annandale: 4.1% males, 4.4% females; 35–39 in Leichhardt: 4.6% males, 4.7% females
  • 30–34 in Annandale: 4.4% males, 4.7% females; 30–34 in Leichhardt: 3.8% males, 4.4% females
  • 25–29 in Annandale: 3.8% males, 4.4% females; 25–29 in Leichhardt: 3.3% males, 3.9% females
  • 20–24 in Annandale: 2.6% males, 3.1% females; 20–24 in Leichhardt: 2.2% males, 2.9% females
  • 15–19 in Annandale: 2.1% males, 2.2% females; 15–19 in Leichhardt: 2.4% males, 2.0% females
  • 10–14 in Annandale: 2.6% males, 2.5% females; 10–14 in Leichhardt: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 5–9 in Annandale: 2.9% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Leichhardt: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 0–4 in Annandale: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 0–4 in Leichhardt: 3.4% males, 3.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Annandalein Leichhardt +2.9 pts higher in Leichhardt
25.9% 59th pct 28.8% 65th pct

Country of birth

69.0% Australia ◂ +1.2 pts 67.8%
5.1% England +0.2 pts ▸ 5.4%
2.5% New Zealand even 2.5%
0.8% Italy +1.5 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.0% China +0.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.8% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%
0.6% Philippines +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.7% India even 0.6%
0.5% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Nepal even 0.1%

Ancestry

35.6% English ◂ +2.3 pts 33.2%
30.7% Australian ◂ +2.8 pts 27.9%
15.0% Irish +0.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
12.0% Scottish ◂ +1.4 pts 10.7%
5.9% Italian +3.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
5.5% Chinese +0.1 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.0% German ◂ +0.2 pts 3.8%
2.8% Greek even 2.8%
1.5% Indian +0.1 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.5% Dutch even 1.5%
1.0% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.1% Vietnamese even 1.1%

Language

Other language in Annandalein Leichhardt +5.3 pts higher in Leichhardt
13.7% 52nd pct 19.0% 62nd pct
Limited English in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.6 pts higher in Leichhardt
1.6% 55th pct 2.2% 62nd pct

Language used at home

80.9% English only ◂ +3.7 pts 77.2%
1.5% Italian +2.2 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.3% Mandarin +0.5 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.1% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.7% Cantonese +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.5% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.4% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Hindi even 0.3%
0.2% Tagalog even 0.2%
0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Annandalein Leichhardt +2.3 pts higher in Annandale
54.3% 93rd pct 52.0% 89th pct

Religious affiliation

54.3% No religion ◂ +2.3 pts 52.0%
33.5% Christianity +5.1 pts ▸ 38.6%
7.7% Not stated ◂ +2.7 pts 5.0%
1.7% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.8% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%
0.8% Judaism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%
0.6% Hinduism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.6% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Annandalein Leichhardt +2.6 pts higher in Annandale
81.0% 94th pct 78.4% 90th pct
Bachelor+ in Annandalein Leichhardt +5.6 pts higher in Annandale
54.9% 98th pct 49.3% 92nd pct
Schools in Annandalein Leichhardt +1 more in Leichhardt
4 57th pct 5 64th pct
Schools/1k kids in Annandalein Leichhardt +1.16 more in Annandale
2.64 63rd pct 1.48 31st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Annandalein Leichhardt +9 more in Leichhardt
77 97th pct 86 100th pct
Students in Annandalein Leichhardt +877 more in Leichhardt
962 35th pct 1,839 59th pct
Avg size in Annandalein Leichhardt +127 larger in Leichhardt
241 25th pct 368 42nd pct
ICSEA in Annandalein Leichhardt +19 higher in Annandale
1,138 93rd pct 1,119 89th pct

Highest year of school

81.0% Year 12 ◂ +2.6 pts 78.4%
7.3% Year 10 +1.7 pts ▸ 8.9%
2.5% Year 9 or below +2.3 pts ▸ 4.8%
2.5% Year 11 +0.4 pts ▸ 2.9%

Highest qualification level

42.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.0 pts 40.7%
21.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.3 pts 19.0%
10.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.3 pts ▸ 12.9%
8.3% Certificate III / IV +2.5 pts ▸ 10.9%
4.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.8 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.8% Certificate I / II +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%

Field of qualification

21.5% Management & commerce +0.9 pts ▸ 22.3%
17.8% Society & culture ◂ +0.1 pts 17.7%
12.0% Creative arts +0.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
10.0% Health ◂ +1.5 pts 8.5%
6.8% Engineering & related +0.3 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.6% Education +1.0 pts ▸ 6.6%
5.0% Architecture & building ◂ +0.2 pts 4.8%
4.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.8 pts 4.1%
2.7% Information technology +1.0 pts ▸ 3.7%
2.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.9% Agriculture & environment +0.2 pts ▸ 1.1%

Income

Personal income in Annandalein Leichhardt +$64 higher in Annandale
$1,441 97th pct $1,377 95th pct
Household income in Annandalein Leichhardt +$44 higher in Leichhardt
$2,677 92nd pct $2,721 92nd pct
Family income in Annandalein Leichhardt +$364 higher in Annandale
$3,905 100th pct $3,541 96th pct
High earners in Annandalein Leichhardt +1.8 pts higher in Annandale
32.7% 100th pct 30.9% 99th pct
High-income homes in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.3 pts higher in Leichhardt
44.4% 95th pct 44.7% 96th pct

Household income distribution

33.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 31.9%
24.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.2 pts 24.3%
15.8% $650–$1,499 +0.6 pts ▸ 16.3%
11.0% $3,000–$3,999 +1.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
10.7% Under $650 ◂ +0.5 pts 10.2%

Personal income distribution

26.7% $1,500–$2,999 +1.5 pts ▸ 28.2%
23.7% Under $650 +3.5 pts ▸ 27.2%
23.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.1 pts 23.8%
18.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 16.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.6 pts higher in Annandale
25.6% 34th pct 25.0% 30th pct
Mental health in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.4 pts higher in Annandale
9.8% 64th pct 9.4% 58th pct
Needs assistance in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.4 pts higher in Leichhardt
3.6% 16th pct 4.0% 23rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.8% Mental health ◂ +0.4 pts 9.4%
8.0% Other condition +0.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
7.7% Asthma +0.1 pts ▸ 7.8%
6.0% Arthritis ◂ +0.2 pts 5.8%
2.7% Heart disease ◂ +0.2 pts 2.5%
2.4% Diabetes +0.3 pts ▸ 2.7%
2.6% Cancer ◂ +0.3 pts 2.4%
1.1% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.7%
0.9% Lung condition +0.2 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.6% Stroke even 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.8% None +2.0 pts ▸ 68.9%
19.2% One condition ◂ +0.5 pts 18.8%
4.6% Two conditions +0.1 pts ▸ 4.7%
1.9% Three or more ◂ +0.3 pts 1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Annandalein Leichhardt +2.6 pts higher in Annandale
17.9% 73rd pct 15.3% 56th pct
Unpaid carers in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.5 pts higher in Annandale
10.5% 24th pct 10.0% 20th pct
Unpaid child care in Annandalein Leichhardt +4.4 pts higher in Leichhardt
24.6% 38th pct 29.0% 69th pct
Defence service in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.2 pts higher in Leichhardt
1.4% 17th pct 1.6% 20th pct
Housework 15h+ in Annandalein Leichhardt +2.0 pts higher in Leichhardt
19.0% 30th pct 21.0% 49th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Annandalein Leichhardt +142 larger in Leichhardt
91 29th pct 233 58th pct
Median age in Annandalein Leichhardt +3 yrs older in Annandale
32 yrs 89th pct 29 yrs 81st pct
Year 12 in Annandalein Leichhardt +15.1 pts higher in Annandale
64.2% 87th pct 49.1% 63rd pct
Unemployment in Annandalein Leichhardt +9.6 pts higher in Leichhardt
0.0% 0th pct 9.6% 48th pct
Median income in Annandalein Leichhardt +$274 higher in Annandale
$912 85th pct $638 50th pct
Household income in Annandalein Leichhardt +$719 higher in Annandale
$2,437 87th pct $1,718 51st pct
Indigenous language in Annandalein Leichhardt +8.2 pts higher in Leichhardt
0.0% 0th pct 8.2% 72nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.1 larger in Leichhardt
2.3 29th pct 2.4 36th pct
One-parent in Annandalein Leichhardt +2.5 pts higher in Leichhardt
9.2% 14th pct 11.7% 37th pct
Living alone in Annandalein Leichhardt +5.5 pts higher in Annandale
31.5% 78th pct 26.0% 54th pct

Family composition

59.0% Couples with children +1.4 pts ▸ 60.4%
30.5% Couples without children ◂ +3.9 pts 26.6%
9.2% One-parent families +2.5 pts ▸ 11.7%
1.3% Other families even 1.2%

Household size

33.2% 2 people +0.9 pts ▸ 34.1%
31.5% 1 person ◂ +5.5 pts 26.0%
15.3% 4 people +2.5 pts ▸ 17.7%
15.9% 3 people +1.7 pts ▸ 17.6%
3.4% 5 people +0.6 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.7% 6 or more even 0.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Annandalein Leichhardt +$30 higher in Leichhardt
$570 95th pct $600 98th pct
Mortgage in Annandalein Leichhardt +$20 higher in Annandale
$3,467 100th pct $3,447 100th pct
People / bedroom in Annandalein Leichhardt even
1.00 90th pct 1.00 90th pct
Renting in Annandalein Leichhardt +2.2 pts higher in Annandale
41.6% 81st pct 39.4% 78th pct
Owned outright in Annandalein Leichhardt +1.3 pts higher in Annandale
25.9% 30th pct 24.6% 27th pct
Separate houses in Annandalein Leichhardt +16.4 pts higher in Leichhardt
22.9% 6th pct 39.3% 10th pct
3+ bedrooms in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.8 pts higher in Leichhardt
48.2% 10th pct 49.0% 11th pct

How homes are owned or rented

41.6% Rented ◂ +2.2 pts 39.4%
30.8% Owned with a mortgage +3.5 pts ▸ 34.3%
25.9% Owned outright ◂ +1.3 pts 24.6%
1.1% Other tenure ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%
0.8% Not stated even 0.7%

Types of homes

47.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +16.2 pts 31.2%
22.9% Separate house +16.4 pts ▸ 39.3%
28.7% Flat or apartment +0.1 pts ▸ 28.8%
1.2% Other dwelling ◂ +0.6 pts 0.6%

Bedrooms per home

32.1% 2 bedrooms +6.5 pts ▸ 38.6%
33.1% 3 bedrooms +2.8 pts ▸ 35.9%
15.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.8 pts 10.5%
12.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.4 pts 11.2%
3.7% Studio / none ◂ +2.6 pts 1.1%
2.6% 5 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 2.0%

Weekly rent distribution

23.0% $550–$749 +9.5 pts ▸ 32.5%
29.6% $750 or more ◂ +6.2 pts 23.3%
25.7% $350–$549 +1.1 pts ▸ 26.8%
15.4% $200–$349 ◂ +7.2 pts 8.3%
4.8% Under $200 +2.0 pts ▸ 6.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

56.8% $3,000 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 58.2%
19.2% $1,800–$2,999 +0.9 pts ▸ 20.2%
9.4% $1,000–$1,799 +0.3 pts ▸ 9.8%
8.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +1.3 pts 7.5%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.3 pts higher in Annandale
13.6% 88th pct 13.3% 87th pct
Work from home in Annandalein Leichhardt +1.0 pts higher in Annandale
56.1% 100th pct 55.1% 100th pct
PT commute in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.1 pts higher in Leichhardt
2.9% 64th pct 3.1% 66th pct
PT stops in Annandalein Leichhardt +28 more in Leichhardt
16 25th pct 44 53rd pct
Stops/1k in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.82 more in Leichhardt
1.69 18th pct 2.51 25th pct
Departures/1k in Annandalein Leichhardt +645.8 more in Leichhardt
1,690.5 77th pct 2,336.3 86th pct
PT routes in Annandalein Leichhardt +8 more in Leichhardt
11 67th pct 19 86th pct
Stop walk in Annandalein Leichhardt even
1 7th pct 1 7th pct
Drive to city in Annandalein Leichhardt +1 longer in Leichhardt
6 2nd pct 7 5th pct
Reach 30 min in Annandalein Leichhardt +50,648 more in Leichhardt
70,803 87th pct 121,451 91st pct
Reach 45 min in Annandalein Leichhardt +87,749 more in Leichhardt
257,267 87th pct 345,016 89th pct
Transit to city in Annandalein Leichhardt +1 longer in Leichhardt
43 23rd pct 44 24th pct

How people get to work

56.1% Worked at home ◂ +1.0 pts 55.1%
19.3% Car (driver) +1.7 pts ▸ 20.9%
4.2% Walked ◂ +0.7 pts 3.5%
2.2% Bus even 2.2%
1.6% Car (passenger) +0.1 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.0% Bicycle +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.4% Train +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%

Motor vehicles per home

53.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.1 pts 52.9%
26.3% 2 vehicles +1.2 pts ▸ 27.5%
13.6% No vehicle ◂ +0.3 pts 13.3%
5.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.5 pts 4.9%
1.8% 4 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.9 pts higher in Leichhardt
44.3% 73rd pct 45.2% 75th pct
Recent arrivals in Annandalein Leichhardt +2.1 pts higher in Annandale
10.7% 49th pct 8.6% 38th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Annandalein Leichhardt even
3.8% 29th pct 3.8% 29th pct
Participation in Annandalein Leichhardt +1.3 pts higher in Leichhardt
70.4% 87th pct 71.8% 90th pct
Full-time in Annandalein Leichhardt +1.3 pts higher in Leichhardt
65.0% 87th pct 66.3% 89th pct

Industries people work in

16.9% Professional & technical ◂ +0.1 pts 16.8%
13.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.4 pts 12.3%
10.9% Education & training even 10.9%
8.2% Finance & insurance +0.5 pts ▸ 8.6%
7.1% Retail trade ◂ +0.8 pts 6.3%
5.6% Public administration & safety +0.7 pts ▸ 6.3%
5.1% Media & telecommunications +0.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
5.5% Construction +0.1 pts ▸ 5.5%
4.2% Accommodation & food +0.7 pts ▸ 4.8%
3.5% Arts & recreation ◂ +0.8 pts 2.7%
2.9% Manufacturing +0.2 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.8% Other services ◂ +0.1 pts 2.7%

Occupations people work in

44.7% Professionals ◂ +2.7 pts 42.0%
21.1% Managers +0.4 pts ▸ 21.5%
10.8% Clerical & administrative even 10.7%
6.4% Community & personal service +0.7 pts ▸ 7.0%
6.1% Technicians & trades +0.8 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.2% Sales workers even 6.2%
2.2% Labourers +0.5 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.2% Machinery operators & drivers +0.5 pts ▸ 1.7%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Annandalein Leichhardt even
10 100th pct 10 100th pct
IRSD decile in Annandalein Leichhardt +1 higher in Annandale
10 100th pct 9 86th pct
IER decile in Annandalein Leichhardt even
7 64th pct 7 64th pct
IEO decile in Annandalein Leichhardt even
10 100th pct 10 100th pct
IRSAD score in Annandalein Leichhardt +16 higher in Annandale
1,159 100th pct 1,143 96th pct
ERP in Annandalein Leichhardt +8,353 higher in Leichhardt
10,004 48th pct 18,357 83rd pct
Growth in Annandalein Leichhardt +1.0 pts higher in Annandale
5.1% 55th pct 4.1% 46th pct
Businesses in Annandalein Leichhardt +1,027 higher in Leichhardt
1,170 64th pct 2,197 86th pct

Environment & Climate

1,316 82nd pct 1,316 82nd pct
23.6 49th pct 23.6 49th pct
13.2 66th pct 13.2 66th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Annandalein Leichhardt +0.1 higher in Annandale
9.2 98th pct 9.0 97th pct
Types ≤15 min in Annandalein Leichhardt even
8.0 100th pct 8.0 100th pct
15-min city in Annandalein Leichhardt even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Annandalein Leichhardt even
100.0% 100th pct 99.9% 99th pct
Walk to transit in Annandalein Leichhardt even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in Annandalein Leichhardt even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to a park in Annandalein Leichhardt even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Annandalein Leichhardt even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Annandalein Leichhardt +1.1 more in Annandale
9.3 19th pct 8.2 12th pct
Intersections/km² in Annandalein Leichhardt +93 higher in Annandale
410 89th pct 317 85th pct
Mean slope in Annandalein Leichhardt +1.3 pts higher in Annandale
6.5% 67th pct 5.2% 48th pct

Compare Annandale with nearby areas

Compare Leichhardt with nearby areas

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Annandale vs Leichhardt [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/120021674/annandale/vs/120021675/leichhardt