Leonay

The typical resident is 41, making the area a little older than the state and national averages. Children under 15 make up 20.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though those born overseas make up 16.8% of the community. This is higher than in many similar areas, but far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for 89.8% of the community. While 7.6% use another language at home—higher than in most similar areas—this is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.9% of the population, which is lower than in most similar areas.

Education levels are high, with 24% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 59.6% completing Year 12, both figures being much higher than in most similar areas.

Leonay is very affluent; 38.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income of $1,051 is well above the national figure of $805.

Residents report better health than most, with only 3.7% needing help with daily activities and 6.6% having a mental health condition, both of which are lower than the state average.

Unpaid care is common here, with 30.6% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. Additionally, 3.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents in Leonay have a high Year 12 completion rate of 62.5%, far above the state average. The typical First Nations household income of $2,750 is also much higher than most areas.

Families are the norm here, with 66.4% being couples with children and very few people living alone. This explains why the average home contains 2.9 people, which is higher than most areas.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 98.6% being separate houses and 97.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon, and typical weekly rents of $530 are among the highest at this level.

Working from home is very common at 37.2%, far above the national figure. While 85.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, only 0.8% of people use it to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with only 27.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 3.5%.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Construction, health care, and education are the most common industries for the 58.3% of residents in full-time jobs.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is not very walkable for daily needs. Only 12.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and none are near health services.