Leichardt VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Leichardt, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Leichardt VIC is 167 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Leichardt is $805 per week ($41,860 per year). Median rent in Leichardt is $215 per week ($932 per month). Leichardt has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Leichardt has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leichardt is $1,842.

There were 4 recorded offences in Leichardt in 2025-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Leichardt Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Leichardt Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$805/wk
$41,860 per year
#3540 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$215/wk
$932 per month
#7179 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,842/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Leichardt Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (84) Female 49.1% (81)

Population Density

2.2
people per km²
167 people · 74.6 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,550
Family income/wk

Leichardt 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
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Leichardt Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
46.3% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
53.7% 22 dwellings

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

Leichardt Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Leichardt Religion

No Religion
61.8%
Catholic
14.6%
Anglican
12.1%
Not stated
5.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.9%
Baptist
1.9%
Uniting Church
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Leichardt Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.2%

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

Leichardt Employment

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Employed full-time
47.0% 54 people
Employed part-time
26.1% 30 people
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Unemployed
8.7% 10 people
🏠
Not in labour force
18.3% 21 people

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

Leichardt Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.9%
Bachelor Degree
16.7%

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

Leichardt Occupation

Professionals
20.9%
Community & Personal Service
18.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.0%
Managers
14.0%
Clerical & Administrative
14.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.6%
Labourers
7.0%

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

Leichardt Field of Study

Health
19.6%
Engineering
17.6%
Management & Commerce
15.7%
Architecture & Building
11.8%
Society & Culture
9.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.8%
Education
5.9%
Information Technology
5.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.9%

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

Leichardt Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Leichardt Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
26.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.9%
$4,000+/wk
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Leichardt Marital Status

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Married
53.0% 71
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Divorced
5.2% 7
🕊️
Widowed
4.5% 6
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Never married
37.3% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Leichardt Ancestry

Australian
47.8%
English
33.8%
Irish
9.0%
Hungarian
4.0%
Indian
2.0%
Scottish
2.0%
Italian
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Leichardt School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
30.4%
Secondary — Government
26.1%
Vocational Education
21.7%
Primary — Catholic
10.9%
Secondary — Catholic
10.9%

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

Leichardt Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.0% 3
No need for assistance
99.0% 299

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

Leichardt Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.8% 19
Not a volunteer
85.2% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Leichardt Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
37.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
31.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Leichardt How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.8%
Did not go to work
9.9%
Walked only
6.6%
Truck
4.4%
Car (passenger)
3.3%

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

Leichardt Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.6%
2 vehicles
29.5%
3 vehicles
22.7%
4+ vehicles
34.1%

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

Leichardt Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
6.7%
3 bedrooms
35.6%
4 bedrooms
46.7%
5 bedrooms
11.1%

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

Leichardt Population Mobility

3.9%
moved in the last year
24.8%
moved in the last 5 years
5.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
75.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Leichardt Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
300
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Leichardt Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Arthritis
4
Cancer
4
Heart disease
3

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

Leichardt Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
8.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
8.2%
$650-$799/wk
3.6%
$800-$999/wk
18.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.9%
$3,500+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Leichardt Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.1%
Couple — no children under 15
39.4%
Couple — no children
13.4%
One parent — children under 15
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Leichardt Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.1% 4
👤
Never served
96.9% 124

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Leichardt Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
5.8% 7
Did not provide
94.2% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Leichardt Children Ever Born

No children
68.8%
1 child
15.6%
2 children
15.6%

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

Leichardt When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
2001–2010
4

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

Leichardt Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.4%
5–14 hours
24.8%
15–29 hours
14.4%
30+ hours
12.8%
Did not do domestic work
21.6%

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

Leichardt Household Size

1 person
15.4%
2 persons
32.7%
3 persons
9.6%
4 persons
25.0%
5 persons
17.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Leichardt Where Residents Moved From

Same address
148
Moved from VIC
3

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

Leichardt Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
86.2%
Intact family — other children present
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Leichardt Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Assault
2
Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Leichardt Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,312/wk
Median Rent $215/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.3%

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

If you earn X in Leichardt

≈ $10,019/month
Median rent $215/wk
Left after rent $2,097/wk
Rent share 9.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Leichardt vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Leichardt

What is the population of Leichardt VIC?

The population of Leichardt VIC is 167 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Leichardt is ranked #7,456 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Leichardt?

The median personal income in Leichardt VIC is $805 per week, or $41,860 per year.The median household income is $2,312 per week.Family income is $2,550 per week.Leichardt is ranked #3,540 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Leichardt?

Median rent in Leichardt VIC is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 9.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Leichardt ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Leichardt?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leichardt VIC is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Leichardt?

The median age in Leichardt VIC is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Leichardt a good suburb to live in?

Leichardt is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 167.The median income is $805/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21484. All dollar figures in AUD.