Leura

Leura is an older community, with 34.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.9%, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

About 24.3% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the New South Wales average. English is the most common ancestry at 45.2%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the main language for 85.3% of the community. While 9.5% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in most similar areas—this remains far below the state and national figures.

Roughly half the population (49.3%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.8%.

The area is highly educated, with 37.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 66.5%.

Typical household income is $1,369 a week, which is well below the national figure. However, 13.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a rate much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.2% of residents. This is well above the national figure and is consistent with the community's older age profile.

Volunteering is high at 20.2%, well above the national average. Unpaid housework is also more common than usual, while far fewer people are caring for children compared to most areas.

There are 78 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Leura. This group is far more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in other areas, with a rate of 63.8%.

Living alone is very common here, with 37.2% of people in single-person homes, far above the national figure. Because of this, there are typically only 2.1 people per home.

Home ownership is strong, with 47.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is a little above the national average at $430.

Working from home is very common, with 40% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average. The area is well-served by public transport stops, and 80% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of one.

The area has seen significant movement, with 38.8% of residents arriving in the last five years. This is much higher than in most similar areas.

Only 48.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. Many of those employed work in health, education, or professional roles.

Leura is somewhat walkable, with a high number of amenities per person. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, though fewer are within easy reach of groceries or schools compared to the state average.