Leeming · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Leeming

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much higher housing costs than most areas mark Leeming, where the typical monthly home loan is $2,167. This is an affluent suburb dominated by large family homes and a very high rate of outright ownership. The area's housing profile is defined by expensive, spacious properties and very few renters.

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📍 Leeming, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Leeming sits — Median rent (weekly)

$440 ▲ +10.0%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Leeming — higher than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Leeming$440
6149, WA $430
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, which is a little above the state and national figures. Rent is also much higher than most areas, with the usual weekly cost sitting at $440.

$440 ▲ +10.0%

Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $400
  • 2016: $460
  • 2021: $440

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +14.1%

Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,900
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Leeming, $350–$549 is the majority at 65%; $550–$749 is next at 17%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Leeming, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (22%) and $3,000 or more (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 46.2% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the Australian average. Only 11.9% of households rent, which is among the lowest levels seen in similar areas.

11.9% ▼ -5.0%

Lower than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 12.5%
  • 2016: 12.7%
  • 2021: 11.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

46.2% ▲ +7.0%

Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 43.2%
  • 2016: 45.7%
  • 2021: 46.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Leeming, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (40%) and Rented (12%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Almost all homes here are large, with 96.4% having three or more bedrooms. Detached houses make up 93.5% of dwellings, which is far above the national figure and helps explain why there are only 0.70 people per bedroom.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

93.5% ▼ -2.2%

Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 95.6%
  • 2016: 93.6%
  • 2021: 93.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

96.4% ▼ 0.0%

Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 96.4%
  • 2016: 95.8%
  • 2021: 96.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Leeming, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 6%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Leeming, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 63%; 3 bedrooms is next at 20%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Leeming [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/507041180/leeming/topic/housing-dwellings