Leeton

The community is younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 37. The First Nations population is well above the national average and has risen since 2011, while the number of children under 15 has fallen slightly over the same period.

Far fewer people were born overseas here compared to the rest of Australia, at only 11.4%. However, this figure has risen since 2011, and Italian ancestry remains common at 10.1%.

English is the main language for 82.7% of residents, which is far above the national figure. The number of people using another language at home has risen to 10.1% since 2011.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 63.4% of the population. Those with no religion make up 25% of the community, a figure that is far below the national average but has risen by 14 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has risen to 35.3% since 2011, though this remains far below the state average.

Typical weekly incomes are lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,427. There has been a notable increase in wealth since 2011, with the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rising by 10 points.

More people report long-term health conditions here than in most areas, at 31.6%. This includes a higher rate of mental health conditions and a higher number of people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the area, with 17.1% of people helping out, which is well above the state figure. Unpaid care for children and other family members remains common.

The First Nations community is large and noticeably young, with a typical age of just 19. While unemployment is about the same as the state, Year 12 completion is far below the national figure.

Families with children make up the majority of homes at 53.9%. There is also a higher-than-usual number of people living alone and a slightly higher proportion of one-parent families.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents at $250 and typical monthly mortgages at $1,300, both of which are much lower than most areas. Most residents live in separate houses, and 35.9% own their home outright.

Cars are essential here, as only 0.2% of people use public transport to commute. This is consistent with a very low number of public transport stops and long walking distances to reach them.

The area has seen a significant increase in recent arrivals from overseas, which has risen by 17 points since 2011 to reach 28.6%.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, at 65.3%. Many residents work in manufacturing, education, or healthcare, with a low unemployment rate of 3.9%.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage and job skills. Population growth has also stalled, with a slight decline of 0.2% since 2021.

Leeton is a dry area with annual rainfall that is among the lowest for its level. Maximum temperatures are generally higher than the state average.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.1. Residents have far less access to groceries, health services, and public transport within a 15-minute walk compared to the rest of the state.