# St Leonards - Naremburn

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Willoughby › 2065, NSW

Area: 3 km²

Rapid growth has transformed St Leonards - Naremburn into a high-earning urban hub, with the population climbing 28% since 2011. It is a professional community where nearly half of the residents have no religion and many have moved in within the last five years. The area is defined by its extreme walkability and a young, well-qualified workforce, with the typical resident being just 36. This shift toward a denser, more mobile population is reflected in the high number of apartments and people working from home.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 36, making the area noticeably younger than the rest of New South Wales. While the number of seniors is much lower than most areas, the population of young adults aged 25–44 is a dominant group at 45.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 11,903 | +28.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 36 yrs | +5.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.4% | +59.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 10.5% | +37.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.4% | +3.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 17.3% | +40.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — 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** — Married 43.9%, Never married 43.2%, Divorced 8.3%, Separated 2.3%, Widowed 2.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Nearly half of the population (47.2%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 47.2% | +5.7% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 49.0%, China 6.6%, England 4.5%, India 3.9%, New Zealand 2.3%, Philippines 1.5%, South Africa 1.5%, Italy 0.5%, Vietnam 0.4%, Nepal 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 24.6%, Australian 19.8%, Chinese 19.7%, Irish 8.7%, Scottish 7.5%, Indian 5.4%, Italian 3.6%, German 2.8%, Filipino 2.1%, Dutch 1.2%, Greek 1.1%, Vietnamese 0.8%

## Language

Language diversity is high, with 36% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, with Mandarin and Cantonese being the most common non-English languages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 36.0% | +13.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 4.1% | -6.1% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 59.8%, Mandarin 7.9%, Cantonese 6.1%, Hindi 1.8%, Arabic 0.8%, Italian 0.6%, Tagalog 0.6%, Vietnamese 0.4%, Greek 0.4%, Punjabi 0.2%

## Religion

A large proportion of the community—48%—reports having no religion, which is far above the New South Wales figure. This represents a significant rise of 17 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 48.0% | +54.5% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 48.0%, Christianity 34.8%, Not stated 6.2%, Hinduism 4.4%, Buddhism 3.9%, Islam 1.4%, Judaism 0.8%, Other religions 0.6%

## Education & Qualifications

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 61.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in the most common qualifications being in management, commerce, and society and culture.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 85.4% | +7.0% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 61.6% | +18.5% since 2011 |
| Schools | 4 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.19 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 44 | — |
| School enrolments | 468 | — |
| Average school size | 156 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,122 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 85.4%, Year 10 4.9%, Year 9 or below 2.4%, Year 11 2.4%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 46.3%, Postgraduate degree 23.2%, Advanced diploma / diploma 10.6%, Certificate III / IV 6.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.3%, Certificate I / II 0.5%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 32.2%, Society & culture 14.1%, Health 9.1%, Engineering & related 8.9%, Information technology 7.5%, Creative arts 5.9%, Education 4.5%, Natural & physical sciences 4.1%, Architecture & building 2.9%, Food, hospitality & personal services 2.2%, Agriculture & environment 0.7%

## Income

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with 45.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly family income is $3,674, which is far above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 week | 37.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 45.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 32.7%, $1,500–$2,999 27.8%, $650–$1,499 14.3%, $3,000–$3,999 13.2%, Under $650 8.6%

**Personal income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 31.4%, $650–$1,499 22.9%, Under $650 21.5%, $3,000 or more 19.5%

## Health & Disability

The community is in good health, with only 2.2% of people needing help with daily activities. This is well below the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 19.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.4% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.2% | +44.7% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 6.8%, Asthma 6.4%, Mental health 6.4%, Arthritis 4.0%, Diabetes 2.5%, Cancer 2.3%, Heart disease 2.0%, Lung condition 0.6%, Stroke 0.4%, Dementia 0.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 74.5%, One condition 15.2%, Two conditions 3.2%, Three or more 1.2%

## Community Participation

Volunteering sits around the middle for similar areas at 13.5%, though this is 3.7 percentage points lower than in 2011. Unpaid care for children is also a little below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 13.5% | -21.5% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 7.2% | -6.6% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 23.6% | +0.7% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 18.0% | +20.3% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.4% of the population. However, those who identify as First Nations have very high outcomes, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a typical personal income far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 45 | — |
| First Nations median age | 29 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 75.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,463 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,750 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 13.3% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are typically small, with just 2.1 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 34.4% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.1 | -4.5% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 8.2% | -1.2% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 34.4% | +10.2% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 53.4%, Couples without children 37.2%, One-parent families 8.2%, Other families 1.2%

**Household size** — 2 people 36.9%, 1 person 34.4%, 3 people 14.9%, 4 people 10.9%, 5 people 2.3%, 6 or more 0.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 74.1% of all homes. Renting is very common here at 54.5%, with a typical weekly rent of $600, which is far above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $600 | +15.4% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $3,000 | +7.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.10 | -8.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 54.5% | +15.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 19.8% | -7.1% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 16.7% | -27.7% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 30.7% | -13.1% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 54.5%, Owned with a mortgage 24.0%, Owned outright 19.8%, Other tenure 1.1%, Not stated 0.6%

**Types of homes** — Flat or apartment 74.1%, Separate house 16.7%, Townhouse / semi-detached 8.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 38.7%, 1 bedroom 25.8%, 3 bedrooms 22.9%, 4 bedrooms 6.1%, Studio / none 3.9%, 5 or more 1.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $550–$749 37.5%, $350–$549 31.6%, $750 or more 23.0%, $200–$349 3.9%, Under $200 2.1%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 50.2%, $1,800–$2,999 23.5%, $1,000–$1,799 11.0%, Under $1,000 9.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

A massive 61.5% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase from just 4.8% in 2011. Consequently, 22.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 22.2% | +11.4% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 61.5% | +1187.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 5.3% | -84.6% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 1.85 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,104.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 21 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 9 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 8 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 51,666 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 202,540 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 36 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 61.5%, Car (driver) 14.4%, Walked 6.1%, Train 4.0%, Bus 1.3%, Car (passenger) 1.3%, Bicycle 0.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 55.9%, No vehicle 22.2%, 2 vehicles 18.4%, 3 vehicles 2.6%, 4 or more 0.8%

## Migration & Movement

The area is highly transient, with 59.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This high mobility is supported by a steady flow of recent arrivals from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 59.2% | +4.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 19.7% | -25.1% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

The job market is very strong, with 75% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. Most people are employed full-time in professional or managerial roles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | -3.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 75.0% | +0.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 72.4% | -5.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 21.5%, Finance & insurance 14.1%, Health care & social assistance 11.7%, Education & training 6.5%, Retail trade 5.6%, Media & telecommunications 4.8%, Accommodation & food 4.6%, Public administration & safety 4.2%, Construction 4.0%, Wholesale trade 3.6%, Manufacturing 3.1%, Administrative & support 2.9%, Rental & real estate 2.4%, Other services 2.2%, Transport & warehousing 2.0%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Mining 0.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 46.6%, Managers 23.0%, Clerical & administrative 10.6%, Community & personal service 5.6%, Technicians & trades 5.2%, Sales workers 4.9%, Labourers 1.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 0.9%

## Economy & Advantage

The area is ranked as having the highest overall advantage score (10 out of 10) and a top score for education and job skills. It is also a major business hub with 3,387 businesses.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 10 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 5 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,170 | — |
| Population estimate | 13,802 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 15.1% | — |
| Businesses | 3,387 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area experiences much higher rainfall than the state average, with an annual average of 1,438mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,438 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 23.2 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 13.3 | — |

## Walkability

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and groceries. Almost all homes (99.9%) are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 9.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 8.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 99.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 97.9% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 11.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 518 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 10.3% | — |

## Schools serving St Leonards - Naremburn

44 schools, 32,934 students, average ICSEA 1,165.

By sector: Government 24, Independent 12, Catholic 8

By type: Primary 22, Secondary 14, Combined 8

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Royal North Shore Hospital School | Government | Combined | 0.2 km | — |
| Bradfield College | Government | Secondary | 0.4 km | 322 |
| International Chinese School | Independent | Primary | 0.7 km | 116 |
| Naremburn School | Government | Secondary | 0.7 km | 30 |
| Artarmon Public School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 1,063 |
| Greenwich Public School | Government | Primary | 1.2 km | 367 |
| North Sydney Girls High School | Government | Secondary | 1.5 km | 916 |
| Cammeraygal High School | Government | Secondary | 1.7 km | 905 |
| Cammeray Public School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 622 |
| North Sydney Boys High School | Government | Secondary | 1.8 km | 933 |

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