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Leeville NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Leeville NSW is 282 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Leeville is $683 per week ($35,516 per year). Median rent in Leeville is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Leeville has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Leeville has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Leeville is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leeville is $1,300.

There were 5 recorded offences in Leeville in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Leeville Population

residents (Census 2021)

Leeville Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$683/wk

$35,516 per year

#5780 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

#5547 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Leeville Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (144) Female 48.8% (137)

Population Density

3.7

people per km²

282 people · 76.0 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,638

Family income/wk

Leeville 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

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Leeville Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.0% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.0% 39 dwellings

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

Leeville Country of Birth

Australia

96.9%

England

3.1%

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

Leeville Religion

No Religion

35.8%

Catholic

25.7%

Anglican

18.1%

Not stated

12.1%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Leeville Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Leeville Employment

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Employed full-time

34.8% 62 people

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Employed part-time

28.1% 50 people

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Not in labour force

37.1% 66 people

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

Leeville Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Bachelor Degree

14.0%

Certificate I/II

3.2%

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

Leeville Occupation

Managers

33.3%

Clerical & Administrative

20.4%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.8%

Professionals

5.6%

Sales Workers

5.6%

Labourers

5.6%

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

Leeville Field of Study

Engineering

23.2%

Society & Culture

14.5%

Management & Commerce

14.5%

Education

13.0%

Agriculture & Environment

11.6%

Health

7.2%

Creative Arts

7.2%

Architecture & Building

4.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.3%

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

Leeville Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Leeville Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Leeville Marital Status

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Married

46.3% 100

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Separated

5.1% 11

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Divorced

9.7% 21

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Never married

38.9% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Leeville Ancestry

Australian

39.8%

English

30.5%

Irish

9.6%

Scottish

5.9%

German

4.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

Italian

2.8%

Other

2.3%

Greek

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Leeville School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.5%

Secondary — Catholic

18.5%

Secondary — Government

13.0%

Pre-school

9.3%

Primary — Catholic

9.3%

Vocational Education

7.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.6%

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

Leeville Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.3% 12

✅

No need for assistance

97.7% 517

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

Leeville Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.5% 21

—

Not a volunteer

89.5% 179

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Leeville Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

32.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Leeville How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.2%

Did not go to work

24.5%

Walked only

9.4%

Truck

2.8%

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

Leeville Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.9%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

26.3%

4+ vehicles

15.8%

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

Leeville Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.7%

2 bedrooms

8.0%

3 bedrooms

43.7%

4 bedrooms

32.2%

5 bedrooms

6.9%

6+ bedrooms

3.4%

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

Leeville Population Mobility

14.5%

moved in the last year

29.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Leeville Indigenous Population

5.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

481

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Leeville Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Leeville Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

8.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Leeville Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.2%

Couple — no children

29.2%

Couple — no children under 15

14.6%

One parent — children under 15

6.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Leeville Military Service

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Previously served

4.4% 9

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Never served

95.6% 195

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Leeville Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.4% 21

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Did not provide

89.6% 180

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Leeville Children Ever Born

No children

26.0%

1 child

4.2%

2 children

47.9%

3 children

18.8%

4 children

3.1%

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

Leeville When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Leeville Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

31.6%

15–29 hours

18.7%

30+ hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

22.3%

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

Leeville Household Size

1 person

19.8%

2 persons

39.5%

3 persons

16.3%

4 persons

10.5%

5 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Leeville Where Residents Moved From

Same address

218

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Leeville Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.5%

Step family — no other children

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Leeville Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Theft

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Leeville Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,550/wk

Median Rent $275/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.7%

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

If you earn X in Leeville

Your weekly income

≈ $6,717/month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $1,275/wk

Rent share 17.7%

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Income: $706/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $45/wk

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Income: $746/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $770/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $75/wk

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Income: $552/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $45/wk

Young

Income: $656/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $25/wk

Leeville vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Alpine

Pop: 141 Income: $930/wk Rent: $300/wk

Bannister (NSW)

Pop: 141 Income: $1,085/wk Rent: $660/wk

Bobin

Pop: 141 Income: $474/wk Rent: $216/wk

Middle Pocket

Pop: 141 Income: $862/wk Rent: $580/wk

Tongarra

Pop: 141 Income: $819/wk Rent: $350/wk

Wandella (NSW)

Pop: 141 Income: $546/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leeville

What is the population of Leeville NSW?

The population of Leeville NSW is 282 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².Leeville is ranked #6,151 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Leeville?

The median personal income in Leeville NSW is $683 per week, or $35,516 per year.The median household income is $1,550 per week.Family income is $1,638 per week.Leeville is ranked #5,780 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Leeville?

Median rent in Leeville NSW is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Leeville ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Leeville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leeville NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Leeville?

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

Is Leeville a good suburb to live in?

Leeville is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 282.The median income is $683/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 12304. All dollar figures in AUD.