Leanyer

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national average. Children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. About 8% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure that rose slightly since 2011.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 31.2% of people born outside Australia, which is well above the national and territory figures. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with Chinese and Irish heritage following Australian and English origins as the most common.

A third of the community (30.2%) uses a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 7.8 points since 2011. While English is the most common, Greek, Tagalog, and Cantonese are also spoken. About 4.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 42.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 38.4% of the population, a figure that rose 13 points since 2011 and is about the same as the national average.

Leanyer is well-qualified, with 27.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the territory average. This increase is consistent with a rise in Year 12 completions, which reached 59.1% in 2021.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,469. This is a wealthy community where 29.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, up 10 points since 2011.

The community reports better health than the national average, with only 22.9% of people having a long-term health condition. Similarly, only 5.7% of residents have a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure.

Unpaid care is a common part of local life, with 28% of people caring for children. About 15.7% of the population volunteers, which is a little above the national average, though this has fallen slightly since 2011.

First Nations residents in Leanyer fare better than the territory average, with a much higher typical personal income of $904. Year 12 completion among First Nations people is also far above the territory figure at 43.5%.

Families with children are the mainstay here, making up 62.8% of households. Because of this, homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home.

Separate houses are the norm for 71.2% of residents. While 25% of homes are owned outright, 32.5% of households rent, with a typical weekly rent of $400, which is a little above the territory average.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 73.2% of people driving to work and 41.6% of homes having two vehicles. Very few people work from home at 3.5%, which is far below the national average.

The area is quite mobile, with 40.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.4% of the population, though this fell 4.5 points since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 67.6% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. The local workforce is concentrated in public administration, health, and education.

The community is relatively advantaged, with a score of 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is larger than about 70% of similar areas, supported by high job skills and access to resources.

Leanyer experiences a tropical climate with an average maximum temperature of 33.3°C. Annual rainfall is very high at 1,548mm, far above the territory average.

The suburb is very walkable, with a score of 6.5. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 99.5% are within 10 minutes of public transport.