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Leconfield NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Leconfield, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Leconfield NSW is 145 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Leconfield is $753 per week ($39,156 per year). Median rent in Leconfield is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Leconfield has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Leconfield has a population density of 16.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leconfield is $2,492.

There were 6 recorded offences in Leconfield in 2024-25, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Leconfield Population

residents (Census 2021)

Leconfield Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$753/wk

$39,156 per year

#4460 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$425/wk

$1,842 per month

#1459 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,492/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Leconfield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (80) Female 46.7% (70)

Population Density

16.9

people per km²

145 people · 8.6 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,687

Family income/wk

Leconfield Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Leconfield Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.6% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.4% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Leconfield Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Leconfield Religion

No Religion

40.0%

Catholic

31.0%

Anglican

19.3%

Uniting Church

5.5%

Not stated

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Leconfield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Leconfield Employment

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Employed full-time

43.8% 46 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 21 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 3 people

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Not in labour force

33.3% 35 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Leconfield Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.4%

Certificate I/II

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Leconfield Occupation

Professionals

32.7%

Clerical & Administrative

18.4%

Managers

16.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Leconfield Field of Study

Engineering

34.0%

Management & Commerce

31.9%

Health

14.9%

Education

12.8%

Agriculture & Environment

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Leconfield Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Leconfield Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

12.2%

$800-$999/wk

16.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$4,000+/wk

26.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Leconfield Marital Status

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Married

50.4% 60

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Separated

8.4% 10

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Divorced

9.2% 11

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Widowed

7.6% 9

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Never married

24.4% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Leconfield Ancestry

Australian

37.4%

English

30.3%

Irish

11.4%

Scottish

8.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

German

3.8%

New Zealander

2.4%

Other

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Leconfield School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

22.6%

Primary — Government

19.4%

Pre-school

16.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

16.1%

Secondary — Government

16.1%

Secondary — Catholic

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Leconfield Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.2% 12

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No need for assistance

95.8% 271

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Leconfield Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.0% 22

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Not a volunteer

80.0% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Leconfield Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

43.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Leconfield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.0%

Did not go to work

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Leconfield Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.9%

2 vehicles

36.4%

3 vehicles

20.5%

4+ vehicles

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Leconfield Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.1%

3 bedrooms

27.3%

4 bedrooms

56.8%

5 bedrooms

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Leconfield Population Mobility

5.8%

moved in the last year

31.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Leconfield Indigenous Population

5.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

270

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Leconfield Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Leconfield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

10.4%

$650-$799/wk

18.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Leconfield Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.0%

Couple — no children

23.3%

Couple — no children under 15

16.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Leconfield Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

25.9% 29

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Did not provide

74.1% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Leconfield Children Ever Born

No children

21.9%

2 children

34.4%

3 children

31.3%

4 children

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Leconfield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

29.2%

15–29 hours

14.2%

30+ hours

18.9%

Did not do domestic work

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Leconfield Household Size

1 person

7.1%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

9.5%

4 persons

11.9%

5 persons

14.3%

6+ persons

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Leconfield Where Residents Moved From

Same address

131

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Leconfield Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

65.0%

Blended family — no other children

20.0%

Step family — no other children

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Leconfield Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Property Damage

Theft

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Leconfield Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,583/wk

Median Rent $425/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Leconfield

Your weekly income

≈ $11,193/month

Median rent $425/wk

Left after rent $2,158/wk

Rent share 16.5%

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Port Kembla

Income: $648/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $85/wk

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Income: $867/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $85/wk

Leconfield vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 73 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

Coaldale

Pop: 73 Income: $828/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coolringdon

Pop: 73 Income: $866/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coxs Creek

Pop: 73 Income: $585/wk Rent: $50/wk

Greta Main

Pop: 73 Income: $680/wk Rent: $425/wk

Jingellic

Pop: 73 Income: $933/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leconfield

What is the population of Leconfield NSW?

The population of Leconfield NSW is 145 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 16.9 people per km².Leconfield is ranked #7,851 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Leconfield?

The median personal income in Leconfield NSW is $753 per week, or $39,156 per year.The median household income is $2,583 per week.Family income is $2,687 per week.Leconfield is ranked #4,460 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Leconfield?

Median rent in Leconfield NSW is $425 per week ($1,842 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Leconfield ranks #1,459 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Leconfield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leconfield NSW is $2,492. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Leconfield?

The median age in Leconfield NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Leconfield a good suburb to live in?

Leconfield is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 145.The median income is $753/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12300. All dollar figures in AUD.