# Leycester

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Lismore › 2480, NSW

Area: 16 km²

Older adults and families with children make up the heart of Leycester, a small community with a typical resident aged 46. It is a place of stability where few people have moved in the last five years and home ownership is very high. Large detached houses are the norm here, reflecting a lifestyle that is largely car-dependent and removed from urban hubs.

## Demographics & Identity

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, though children under 15 make up 20.5% of the community, which is a little above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 146 | -37.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 46 yrs | +2.2% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 14.4% | +3.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 20.5% | -9.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.4% | +61.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 34.2%, Children (0–14) 20.5%, Young adults (25–44) 19.2%, Seniors (65+) 14.4%, Youth (15–24) 11.0%

**Marital status** — Married 54.3%, Never married 30.2%, Divorced 6.9%, Widowed 3.4%, Separated 2.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 8.9% | -12.8% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 82.2%, England 2.1%, South Africa 2.1%

**Ancestry** — English 48.6%, Australian 37.0%, Scottish 17.1%, Irish 11.6%, Italian 8.2%, Dutch 2.7%

## Language

English is the main language for 88.4% of the community. While 7.5% use another language at home, this is far below the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 7.5% | -25.9% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 88.4%

## Religion

Christianity is the primary religious affiliation for 57.5% of residents, while 32.9% report no religion, which is about the same as the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 32.9% | +90.7% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 57.5%, No religion 32.9%, Not stated 7.5%

## Education & Qualifications

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, but only 35.4% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 17.2% of adults.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 35.4% | +15.0% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 17.2% | +76.2% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| Average school size | 36 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 942 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 40.7%, Year 12 35.4%, Year 9 or below 13.3%, Year 11 6.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 37.5%, Bachelor degree 15.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.1%, Postgraduate degree 10.9%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.7%

**Field of qualification** — Health 20.3%, Society & culture 14.1%, Architecture & building 9.4%, Natural & physical sciences 7.8%, Engineering & related 7.8%, Education 6.3%, Management & commerce 6.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.7%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,600, which is a little below the national figure. Only 16.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $697 | +50.2% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,600 | +58.6% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,724 | +69.7% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 5.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 16.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 36.7%, $650–$1,499 18.4%, Under $650 16.3%, $3,000–$3,999 10.2%, $4,000 or more 6.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 49.1%, $650–$1,499 28.4%, $1,500–$2,999 10.3%, $3,000 or more 2.6%

## Health & Disability

A higher-than-usual 8.2% of people need help with daily activities, though the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 21.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 8.2% | -19.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 11.0%, Mental health 7.5%, Asthma 6.8%, Diabetes 6.8%, Arthritis 4.8%, Heart disease 4.1%, Lung condition 3.4%, Cancer 2.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 71.9%, One condition 15.1%, Two conditions 7.5%, Three or more 2.7%

## Community Participation

Community spirit is high, with 20.7% of people volunteering. This is well above the national figure, as are those doing unpaid housework and caring for children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 20.7% | -9.4% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.2% | -42.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 28.4% | -21.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 29.3% | -4.7% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |
| First Nations median age | 17 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $75 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,749 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and 54.9% of households consisting of couples with children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.8 | +16.7% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 9.0% | -57.3% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 26.5% | +20.9% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 54.9%, Couples without children 32.8%, One-parent families 9.0%, Other families 4.1%

**Household size** — 2 people 46.9%, 1 person 26.5%, 4 people 16.3%, 6 or more 12.2%, 3 people 6.1%, 5 people 6.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

Every home here is a separate house, and 44.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare at just 8.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $275 | -6.1% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,350 | -22.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 8.2% | -43.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 44.9% | -11.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 93.9% | +16.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 44.9%, Owned with a mortgage 34.7%, Rented 8.2%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 49.0%, 4 bedrooms 34.7%, 5 or more 10.2%, 1 bedroom 8.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 47.1%, $1,800–$2,999 17.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of residents use public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 7.9% | -18.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 61.9%, Worked at home 7.9%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 55.1%, 3 vehicles 14.3%, 1 vehicle 8.2%, 4 or more 8.2%

## Migration & Movement

Leycester is a stable community where only 24% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 24.0% | +13.2% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 66.7%, though the unemployment rate is also well above the state average at 11.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 11.8% | +42.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.6% | -1.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 66.7% | +23.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 19.0%, Construction 17.5%, Education & training 14.3%, Administrative & support 11.1%, Finance & insurance 7.9%, Public administration & safety 6.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 4.8%, Retail trade 4.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Clerical & administrative 19.0%, Professionals 15.9%, Technicians & trades 14.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 14.3%, Labourers 14.3%, Community & personal service 12.7%, Managers 6.3%, Sales workers 4.8%

## Walkability

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 0.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 22.2% | — |

## Schools serving Leycester

1 school, 36 students, average ICSEA 942.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Primary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Blakebrook Public School | Government | Primary | 5.2 km | 36 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12323/leycester