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Leichhardt NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Leichhardt NSW is 15,158 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Leichhardt is $1,377 per week ($71,604 per year). Median rent in Leichhardt is $600 per week ($2,600 per month). Leichhardt has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Leichhardt has a population density of 5840.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Leichhardt is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leichhardt is $3,400.

There were 168 recorded offences in Leichhardt in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (67 offences).

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Leichhardt Population

residents (Census 2021)

Leichhardt Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,377/wk

$71,604 per year

#195 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$600/wk

$2,600 per month

#202 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$3,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 1 per bedroom

Leichhardt Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (7,204) Female 52.5% (7,962)

Population Density

5840.8

people per km²

15,158 people · 2.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$3,471

Family income/wk

Leichhardt 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Leichhardt Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.1% 1,420 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.9% 2,033 dwellings

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

Leichhardt Country of Birth

Australia

86.9%

England

7.5%

China

1.5%

India

1.0%

Germany

0.6%

Hong Kong

0.6%

France

0.6%

Brazil

0.5%

Indonesia

0.4%

Iran

0.4%

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

Leichhardt Religion

No Religion

53.9%

Catholic

26.0%

Anglican

6.9%

Not stated

5.6%

Eastern Orthodox

2.9%

Buddhism

2.1%

Christian (other)

1.3%

Uniting Church

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Leichhardt Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

85.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.8%

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

Leichhardt Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

32.6%

Other

14.0%

Spanish

12.7%

Mandarin

11.5%

Greek

9.6%

Portuguese

7.3%

Cantonese

7.2%

French

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Leichhardt Employment

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Employed full-time

51.6% 5,680 people

⏰

Employed part-time

18.9% 2,084 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 330 people

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Not in labour force

26.5% 2,920 people

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

Leichhardt Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

45.2%

Postgraduate Degree

21.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.5%

Certificate III/IV

12.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.0%

Certificate I/II

1.1%

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

Leichhardt Occupation

Professionals

47.6%

Managers

22.8%

Clerical & Administrative

10.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.6%

Community & Personal Service

5.8%

Sales Workers

4.2%

Labourers

1.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.1%

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

Leichhardt Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.7%

Society & Culture

19.5%

Creative Arts

13.6%

Health

9.4%

Engineering

7.6%

Education

6.5%

Architecture & Building

5.1%

Information Technology

4.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.2%

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

Leichhardt Dwelling Types

Separate house

52.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

27.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Leichhardt Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

3.5%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.7%

$4,000+/wk

32.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Leichhardt Marital Status

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Married

40.8% 5,005

↔️

Separated

2.5% 308

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Divorced

8.8% 1,083

🕊️

Widowed

3.4% 416

👤

Never married

44.5% 5,460

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Leichhardt Ancestry

English

25.5%

Australian

21.4%

Other

11.7%

Irish

11.7%

Scottish

8.3%

Italian

8.1%

Chinese

4.5%

German

3.1%

Greek

2.2%

Indian

1.3%

Dutch

1.2%

Filipino

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Leichhardt School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.2%

Secondary — Government

15.0%

Pre-school

13.6%

Vocational Education

9.9%

Primary — Catholic

9.2%

Secondary — Catholic

8.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.6%

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

Leichhardt Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.2% 1,236

✅

No need for assistance

95.8% 27,847

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

Leichhardt Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.6% 1,834

—

Not a volunteer

84.4% 9,898

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Leichhardt Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.3%

$600-$799/mo

1.5%

$800-$999/mo

2.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

35.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Leichhardt How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

48.3%

Did not go to work

25.8%

Walked only

8.1%

Bus

5.3%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Bicycle

2.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.8%

Train

1.7%

Other

0.9%

Truck

0.7%

Tram/Light Rail

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

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

Leichhardt Car Ownership

0 vehicles

13.7%

1 vehicle

53.5%

2 vehicles

26.8%

3 vehicles

4.5%

4+ vehicles

1.4%

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

Leichhardt Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.6%

2 bedrooms

40.3%

3 bedrooms

35.9%

4 bedrooms

10.4%

5 bedrooms

1.6%

6+ bedrooms

0.2%

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

Leichhardt Population Mobility

19.9%

moved in the last year

48.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Leichhardt Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

392

Indigenous residents

28,888

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Leichhardt Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

1,424

Asthma

543

Arthritis

255

Heart disease

241

Diabetes

216

Lung condition

163

Cancer

140

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Leichhardt Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.1%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.8%

$3,500+/wk

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Leichhardt Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.0%

Couple — no children

27.4%

Couple — no children under 15

11.4%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Leichhardt Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.3% 30

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 24

🏅

Previously served

1.1% 129

👤

Never served

98.4% 11,524

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Leichhardt Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.4% 1,214

—

Did not provide

89.6% 10,493

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Leichhardt Children Ever Born

No children

48.4%

1 child

16.3%

2 children

25.8%

3 children

7.4%

4 children

1.7%

5+ children

0.4%

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

Leichhardt When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

170

1961–1970

464

1971–1980

437

1981–1990

588

1991–2000

589

2001–2010

894

2011–2015

597

2016

116

2017

123

2018

114

2019

101

2020

2021

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

Leichhardt Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

37.7%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

6.9%

Did not do domestic work

17.9%

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

Leichhardt Household Size

1 person

26.3%

2 persons

34.6%

3 persons

17.4%

4 persons

17.2%

5 persons

3.8%

6+ persons

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Leichhardt Where Residents Moved From

Same address

11,529

Moved from NSW

1,967

Moved — same area (SA2)

586

Moved from overseas

138

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

Moved from ACT

Moved from NT

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

Leichhardt Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.6%

Step family — no other children

6.3%

Blended family — no other children

2.3%

Intact family — other children present

0.6%

Other couple — children only

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Leichhardt Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 168 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Assault

Sexual Offences

Drug Offences

Weapons

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Leichhardt Schools

schools nearby

government

1119

avg ICSEA score

27,611

total students

Newington College Independent

Secondary · K-12 · 2,072 students

1182

ICSEA

Inner Sydney Montessori School Independent

Primary · K-6 · 95 students

1178

ICSEA

Fort Street High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 917 students

1176

ICSEA

Balmain Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 321 students

1172

ICSEA

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 349 students

1170

ICSEA

Trinity Grammar School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 2,296 students

1168

ICSEA

St Columba's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 180 students

1167

ICSEA

Summer Hill Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 662 students

1167

ICSEA

St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 155 students

1166

ICSEA

Rozelle Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 507 students

1162

ICSEA

Forest Lodge Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 307 students

1161

ICSEA

St Michael's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 116 students

1160

ICSEA

St Mark's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 310 students

1156

ICSEA

St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 91 students

1151

ICSEA

Dobroyd Point Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 116 students

1149

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 71 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Leichhardt Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,673/wk

Median Rent $600/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.4%

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

If you earn X in Leichhardt

Your weekly income

≈ $11,583/month

Median rent $600/wk

Left after rent $2,073/wk

Rent share 22.4%

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Income: $1,109/wk Rent: $450/wk Save: $150/wk

Potts Point

Income: $1,534/wk Rent: $490/wk Save: $110/wk

Artarmon

Income: $1,202/wk Rent: $525/wk Save: $75/wk

Darlinghurst

Income: $1,535/wk Rent: $550/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $550/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $1,293/wk Rent: $570/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $1,297/wk Rent: $580/wk Save: $20/wk

Leichhardt vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Pennant Hills

Pop: 7,588 Income: $952/wk Rent: $500/wk

Shell Cove

Pop: 7,591 Income: $931/wk Rent: $600/wk

Murwillumbah

Pop: 7,616 Income: $604/wk Rent: $346/wk

Stanmore (NSW)

Pop: 7,619 Income: $1,283/wk Rent: $490/wk

Lilyfield

Pop: 7,641 Income: $1,348/wk Rent: $520/wk

Lennox Head

Pop: 7,687 Income: $937/wk Rent: $580/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leichhardt

What is the population of Leichhardt NSW?

The population of Leichhardt NSW is 15,158 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5840.8 people per km².Leichhardt is ranked #270 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Leichhardt?

The median personal income in Leichhardt NSW is $1,377 per week, or $71,604 per year.The median household income is $2,673 per week.Family income is $3,471 per week.Leichhardt is ranked #195 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Leichhardt?

Median rent in Leichhardt NSW is $600 per week ($2,600 per month).Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Leichhardt ranks #202 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Leichhardt?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leichhardt NSW is $3,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Leichhardt?

The median age in Leichhardt NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Leichhardt a good suburb to live in?

Leichhardt is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 15,158.The median income is $1,377/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 12306. All dollar figures in AUD.