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Leichardt

75 km²

Young families are the heart of Leichardt, where the typical resident is 38 and homes are often large. This small community is notably detached from the city, with everyone living in separate houses and a strong preference for local roots. Most people are born in Australia and English is the only language spoken at home. It is a place where typical household incomes are well above the national figure, supporting a lifestyle centered on family and home ownership.

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The community is notably younger than most similar areas, with only 7.8% of residents aged 65 or over, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%. Most residents are married, and very few are in de facto relationships compared to the state average.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with only 2.4% born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the sole language used at home, meaning 0.0% of people use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents—58.1%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

While 54.0% of residents completed Year 12, this is well below the national figure. Additionally, only 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

Typical household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, reaching $2,312 per week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents here are in good health, with only 21.0% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in the state average, with 29.7% of people providing this support.

The First Nations population is very small and significantly younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 15 years.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household, and a huge 83.3% of families consist of couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 85.7% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Renting is rare here, at only 8.2%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and no one commutes by train. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 30.6% owning four or more.

The community is very stable, with only 22.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults—73.9%—are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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