Leanyer · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Leanyer

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

Weekly rents of $400 are higher than most areas in Leanyer, where housing costs generally exceed the typical local experience. While most people live in separate houses, the area sees a mix of homeowners and renters navigating these higher costs.

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📍 Leanyer, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Leanyer sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▼ -4.8%
  • $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 Leanyer — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Leanyer$400
0812, NT $360
Northern Territory $325
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is higher than most areas, though this is about the same as the national figure. Weekly rents are also higher than most areas at $400, which is a little above the Northern Territory average.

$400 ▼ -4.8%

Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $420
  • 2016: $450
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▼ -7.7%

Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

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

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Leanyer, $350–$549 is the majority at 53%; $200–$349 is next at 20%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Leanyer, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 39.9% of homes are owned with a mortgage, while 32.5% are rented, a figure a little above the Australian average. Those who own their home outright make up 25.0% of the area, which is well below the national level.

32.5% ▼ -2.1%

Higher than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 33.2%
  • 2016: 36.8%
  • 2021: 32.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.0% ▲ +4.3%

Lower than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 24.0%
  • 2016: 23.6%
  • 2021: 25.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Leanyer, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Rented (32%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 71.2% of dwellings, and 72.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. This is well above the Northern Territory average, though the number of people per bedroom (0.90) is a little above the national figure.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

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

71.2% ▼ -0.2%

Lower than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 71.3%
  • 2016: 71.2%
  • 2021: 71.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.8% ▲ +1.0%

Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 72.1%
  • 2016: 71.8%
  • 2021: 72.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Leanyer, Separate house is the majority at 71%; Flat or apartment is next at 28%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Leanyer, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (21%).

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 Leanyer [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701021020/leanyer/topic/housing-dwellings