South Australia · Suburb Profile
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
Leighton Median Income & Rent
Leighton Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Leighton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Leighton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Leighton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Leighton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Leighton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Leighton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Leighton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Leighton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Leighton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Leighton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Leighton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Leighton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Leighton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Leighton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Leighton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Leighton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Leighton Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Leighton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Leighton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Leighton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Leighton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Leighton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Leighton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Leighton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Leighton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Leighton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Leighton When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Leighton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Leighton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Leighton Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Leighton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Leighton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2022-23 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Leighton Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.