# Leichhardt

Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney

Area: 11 km²

A steady rise in wealth and education has reshaped Leichhardt since 2011, as the population grew by 8% to 56,398 people. It is now a highly affluent professional hub where more than half of adults hold a university degree. The community is notably secular, with a very high proportion of residents reporting no religion. Set in a dense urban landscape, the area is defined by high-earning households and a workforce that increasingly works from home.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 56,398 | +8.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 40 yrs | +8.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.1% | +10.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 14.5% | +41.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.7% | +5.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 17.9% | +9.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 31.4%, Older adults (45–64) 27.4%, Children (0–14) 17.7%, Seniors (65+) 14.5%, Youth (15–24) 8.9%

**Marital status** — Married 42.5%, Never married 42.2%, Divorced 9.6%, Widowed 3.2%, Separated 2.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 28.7% | +0.2% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 67.4%, England 6.8%, New Zealand 2.5%, Italy 1.3%, China 1.2%, South Africa 0.8%, India 0.6%, Philippines 0.6%, Vietnam 0.4%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 37.1%, Australian 28.5%, Irish 16.1%, Scottish 11.7%, Italian 6.9%, Chinese 5.1%, German 3.9%, Greek 2.5%, Indian 1.6%, Dutch 1.6%, Filipino 1.1%, Vietnamese 0.8%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 15.0% | -0.5% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.7% | -11.7% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 80.7%, Italian 2.1%, Mandarin 1.4%, Greek 1.1%, Cantonese 0.8%, Vietnamese 0.5%, Arabic 0.5%, Hindi 0.3%, Tagalog 0.2%, Punjabi 0.0%

## Religion

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 52.4% | +49.5% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 52.4%, Christianity 37.8%, Not stated 5.8%, Buddhism 1.7%, Hinduism 0.7%, Islam 0.6%, Judaism 0.6%, Other religions 0.4%

## Education & Qualifications

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 79.9% | +10.8% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 52.7% | +18.9% since 2011 |
| Schools | 17 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.70 | — |
| School enrolments | 5,755 | — |
| Average school size | 339 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,134 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 79.9%, Year 10 8.4%, Year 9 or below 3.8%, Year 11 2.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 41.7%, Postgraduate degree 20.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 11.9%, Certificate III / IV 9.3%, Graduate diploma / certificate 5.3%, Certificate I / II 0.9%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 24.3%, Society & culture 18.6%, Creative arts 10.4%, Health 8.6%, Engineering & related 7.2%, Education 6.2%, Architecture & building 5.0%, Natural & physical sciences 4.0%, Information technology 3.2%, Food, hospitality & personal services 2.3%, Agriculture & environment 1.1%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,482 | +36.5% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,919 | +30.7% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,974 | +45.1% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 34.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 46.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 35.9%, $1,500–$2,999 22.9%, $650–$1,499 14.9%, $3,000–$3,999 11.0%, Under $650 10.6%

**Personal income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 26.4%, Under $650 25.3%, $650–$1,499 22.5%, $3,000 or more 20.5%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 25.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.7% | +15.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 8.9%, Other condition 7.7%, Asthma 7.6%, Arthritis 6.1%, Heart disease 2.8%, Cancer 2.7%, Diabetes 2.6%, Lung condition 1.1%, Dementia 0.6%, Stroke 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 68.4%, One condition 18.8%, Two conditions 4.5%, Three or more 1.7%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 17.2% | -7.8% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.4% | +9.5% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.1% | +0.4% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.7% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 20.3% | +22.4% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 611 | — |
| First Nations median age | 32 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 54.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 10.4% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $701 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,931 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 5.9% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 10.3% | -3.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 29.4% | -0.5% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 59.1%, Couples without children 29.5%, One-parent families 10.3%, Other families 1.1%

**Household size** — 2 people 34.4%, 1 person 29.4%, 3 people 16.0%, 4 people 15.7%, 5 people 3.8%, 6 or more 0.7%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $600 | +25.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $3,500 | +16.7% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 39.4% | -2.9% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 27.3% | +11.9% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 30.0% | -15.1% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 49.8% | +9.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 39.4%, Owned with a mortgage 31.5%, Owned outright 27.3%, Other tenure 1.0%, Not stated 0.7%

**Types of homes** — Townhouse / semi-detached 38.1%, Flat or apartment 31.0%, Separate house 30.0%, Other dwelling 0.7%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 34.9%, 3 bedrooms 34.1%, 4 bedrooms 13.2%, 1 bedroom 12.6%, 5 or more 2.6%, Studio / none 1.9%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $750 or more 29.2%, $550–$749 27.9%, $350–$549 23.0%, $200–$349 9.8%, Under $200 7.9%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 59.2%, $1,800–$2,999 17.9%, $1,000–$1,799 8.9%, Under $1,000 8.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 13.2% | -13.2% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 57.8% | +863.2% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.9% | -87.6% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 141 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.50 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,619.4 | — |
| Public transport routes | 31 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 3 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 6 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 57.8%, Car (driver) 19.6%, Walked 3.4%, Bus 2.1%, Car (passenger) 1.4%, Bicycle 1.1%, Train 0.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 53.2%, 2 vehicles 27.4%, No vehicle 13.2%, 3 vehicles 4.7%, 4 or more 1.5%

## Migration & Movement

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 44.5% | -5.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 10.1% | -42.7% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | -6.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 69.9% | -2.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 66.8% | -5.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 18.0%, Health care & social assistance 11.7%, Finance & insurance 10.2%, Education & training 9.7%, Retail trade 6.3%, Construction 5.9%, Public administration & safety 5.7%, Media & telecommunications 5.1%, Accommodation & food 4.1%, Manufacturing 3.0%, Arts & recreation 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.8%, Other services 2.7%, Wholesale trade 2.6%, Transport & warehousing 2.5%, Rental & real estate 2.4%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 42.7%, Managers 23.8%, Clerical & administrative 10.6%, Sales workers 6.0%, Technicians & trades 6.0%, Community & personal service 6.0%, Labourers 2.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.3%

## Economy & Advantage

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Population estimate | 58,703 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 3.6% | — |

## Environment & Climate

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,316 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 23.6 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 13.2 | — |

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 8.9 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.9 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 99.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 99.2% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 99.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 97.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 10.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 347 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.2% | — |

## Schools serving Leichhardt

17 schools, 5,755 students, average ICSEA 1,134.

By sector: Government 11, Catholic 4, Independent 2

By type: Primary 14, Secondary 3

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus | Government | Secondary | — | 854 |
| Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus | Government | Secondary | — | 784 |
| Leichhardt Public School | Government | Primary | — | 532 |
| Orange Grove Public School | Government | Primary | — | 519 |
| Rozelle Public School | Government | Primary | — | 507 |
| Annandale Public School | Government | Primary | — | 363 |
| Annandale North Public School | Government | Primary | — | 359 |
| Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle | Catholic | Primary | — | 349 |
| Balmain Public School | Government | Primary | — | 321 |
| Kegworth Public School | Government | Primary | — | 252 |

## Areas within Leichhardt

[Annandale](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/120021674/annandale) · [Balmain](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/120021387/balmain) · [Leichhardt](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/120021675/leichhardt) · [Lilyfield - Rozelle](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/120021389/lilyfield-rozelle)

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