Leighton SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Leighton, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Leighton SA is 46 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Leighton is $825 per week ($42,900 per year). Median rent in Leighton is $180 per week ($780 per month). Leighton has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Leighton has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leighton is $1,396.

There were 1 recorded offences in Leighton in 2022-23, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Leighton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Leighton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$825/wk
$42,900 per year
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Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,396/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Leighton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (22) Female 52.2% (24)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
46 people · 101.0 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Leighton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Leighton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
46.2% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
53.8% 7 dwellings

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

Leighton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Leighton Religion

No Religion
42.6%
Catholic
21.3%
Uniting Church
12.8%
Christian (other)
10.6%
Anglican
6.4%
Lutheran
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Leighton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.5%

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

Leighton Employment

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Employed full-time
32.3% 10 people
Employed part-time
12.9% 4 people
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Not in labour force
54.8% 17 people

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

Leighton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%

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

Leighton Occupation

Professionals
62.5%
Managers
37.5%

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

Leighton Field of Study

Management & Commerce
41.2%
Education
23.5%
Agriculture & Environment
17.6%
Health
17.6%

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

Leighton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Leighton Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
27.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
36.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Leighton Marital Status

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Married
80.0% 24
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Never married
20.0% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Leighton Ancestry

English
42.9%
Australian
22.9%
Scottish
10.0%
Irish
5.7%
Welsh
5.7%
Dutch
4.3%
German
4.3%
New Zealander
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Leighton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Leighton Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 85

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

Leighton Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.3% 12
Not a volunteer
66.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Leighton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Leighton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Leighton Car Ownership

2 vehicles
47.1%
3 vehicles
35.3%
4+ vehicles
17.6%

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

Leighton Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
81.3%
4 bedrooms
18.8%

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

Leighton Population Mobility

13.3%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Leighton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
91
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Leighton Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
6
Lung condition
6
Stroke
4

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

Leighton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.8%
$300-$399/wk
14.8%
$400-$499/wk
18.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
29.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Leighton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
57.8%
Couple — no children
28.9%
Couple — no children under 15
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Leighton Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Leighton When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1981–1990
4

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

Leighton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.7%
5–14 hours
32.4%
15–29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
29.4%
Did not do domestic work
11.8%

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

Leighton Household Size

1 person
24.0%
2 persons
40.0%
3 persons
20.0%
4 persons
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Leighton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
39
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from SA
3

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

Leighton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Leighton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-23 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Leighton Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.7%

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

If you earn X in Leighton

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $1,132/wk
Rent share 13.7%

Leighton vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leighton

What is the population of Leighton SA?

The population of Leighton SA is 46 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Leighton?

The median personal income in Leighton SA is $825 per week, or $42,900 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Leighton?

Median rent in Leighton SA is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 13.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Leighton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leighton SA is $1,396. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Leighton?

The median age in Leighton SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Leighton a good suburb to live in?

Leighton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 46.The median income is $825/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.7% 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: 40758. All dollar figures in AUD.