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Leigh Creek SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Leigh Creek, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Leigh Creek SA is 91 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Leigh Creek is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Leigh Creek is $84 per week ($364 per month). Leigh Creek has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Leigh Creek has a population density of 2.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Leigh Creek is India. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.
There were 16 recorded offences in Leigh Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 176 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (10 offences).
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Leigh Creek Population
Leigh Creek Median Income & Rent
Leigh Creek Demographics
Gender Split
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Households
Leigh Creek Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Leigh Creek Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Leigh Creek Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Leigh Creek Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Leigh Creek Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Leigh Creek Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Leigh Creek Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Leigh Creek Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Leigh Creek Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Leigh Creek Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Leigh Creek Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Leigh Creek Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Leigh Creek Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Leigh Creek School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Leigh Creek Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Leigh Creek Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Leigh Creek How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Leigh Creek Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Leigh Creek Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Leigh Creek Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Leigh Creek Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Leigh Creek Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Leigh Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Leigh Creek Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Leigh Creek Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Leigh Creek Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Leigh Creek When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Leigh Creek Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Leigh Creek Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Leigh Creek Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Leigh Creek Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Leigh Creek Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 16 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Leigh Creek Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leigh Creek
What is the population of Leigh Creek SA?
The population of Leigh Creek SA is 91 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².
What is the median income in Leigh Creek?
The median personal income in Leigh Creek SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.
How much is rent in Leigh Creek?
Median rent in Leigh Creek SA is $84 per week ($364 per month).Rent represents 5.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What is the median age in Leigh Creek?
The median age in Leigh Creek SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Leigh Creek a good suburb to live in?
Leigh Creek is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 91.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.2% 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: 40756. All dollar figures in AUD.