Leichhardt

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is slightly older than the national figure. De facto relationships are very common here, occurring at a rate well above the state and national averages.

About 28.7% of the population was born overseas, a figure that matches the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 80.7% of the community. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the New South Wales average.

Leichhardt is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 52.4% of people claiming no religion. This figure has risen by 17 percentage points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified; 52.7% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average at 79.9%.

Incomes are very high, with 46.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $3,974 is far above the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas. Only 3.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most other areas, with 17.2% of people giving their time. Unpaid care for children is also a little above the state average.

The First Nations community is small, making up 1.1% of the population. However, this group has a Year 12 completion rate that is far above the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling. A higher proportion of people live alone here compared to the rest of the state.

Housing is expensive and dense, with typical weekly rents of $600 and monthly mortgage payments of $3,500. Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of Australia.

Working from home is very common, with 57.8% of the workforce doing so. While few people own cars compared to other areas, the neighborhood is just 6 minutes from the city.

The area is quite dynamic, with 44.5% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national average.

Employment is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 3.8%. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce.

The population grew by 3.6% since 2021, though this was a little lower than the wider state growth rate.

The area receives much higher annual rainfall than the state average, totaling 1,316mm.

Leichhardt is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.