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Leinster WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Leinster WA is 716 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Leinster is $1,787 per week ($92,924 per year). Median rent in Leinster is $46 per week ($199 per month). Leinster has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Leinster has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Leinster is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leinster is $520.

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Leinster Population

residents (Census 2021)

Leinster Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,787/wk

$92,924 per year

#32 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$46/wk

$199 per month

#8828 of 14,663

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Median Age

31years

7 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$520/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Leinster Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.6% (434) Female 39.4% (282)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

716 people · 8145.8 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$3,020

Family income/wk

Leinster 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Leinster Country of Birth

Australia

89.5%

England

7.1%

Indonesia

2.1%

India

1.3%

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

Leinster Religion

No Religion

45.2%

Not stated

30.4%

Catholic

13.2%

Anglican

5.2%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Islam

1.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.2%

Baptist

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Leinster Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.3%

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

Leinster Languages Spoken at Home

Other

27.5%

SAL Tot

22.5%

SAL Filipin

15.0%

SAL Indon

12.5%

Afrikaans

7.5%

Croatian

7.5%

Malayalam

7.5%

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

Leinster Employment

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Employed full-time

73.8% 268 people

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Employed part-time

14.9% 54 people

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Unemployed

1.1% 4 people

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Not in labour force

10.2% 37 people

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

Leinster Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.6%

Bachelor Degree

12.2%

Postgraduate Degree

7.5%

Certificate I/II

6.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.9%

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

Leinster Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

31.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

24.1%

Labourers

10.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.1%

Professionals

8.5%

Managers

8.0%

Community & Personal Service

5.5%

Sales Workers

2.0%

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

Leinster Field of Study

Engineering

35.3%

Management & Commerce

15.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.0%

Education

9.2%

Society & Culture

7.7%

Architecture & Building

7.2%

Health

6.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.9%

Creative Arts

1.9%

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

Leinster Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Leinster Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

28.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

12.0%

$4,000+/wk

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Leinster Marital Status

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Married

38.4% 214

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Separated

3.8% 21

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Divorced

8.8% 49

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Widowed

1.3% 7

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Never married

47.8% 267

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Leinster Ancestry

English

33.1%

Australian

26.8%

Other

9.2%

Irish

7.6%

Scottish

5.2%

Maori

3.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.2%

Filipino

2.8%

German

2.5%

New Zealander

2.5%

Italian

2.3%

Croatian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Leinster School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

17.2%

Vocational Education

15.6%

Pre-school

13.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.1%

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

Leinster Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.6% 16

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No need for assistance

98.4% 1,005

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

Leinster Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.0% 58

—

Not a volunteer

85.0% 328

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Leinster How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

40.5%

Bus

17.4%

Did not go to work

13.7%

Other

10.4%

Walked only

9.1%

Car (passenger)

6.4%

Bicycle

1.2%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.2%

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

Leinster Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.8%

1 vehicle

49.1%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

5.2%

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

Leinster Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.5%

2 bedrooms

12.7%

3 bedrooms

48.3%

4 bedrooms

36.4%

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

Leinster Population Mobility

30.0%

moved in the last year

67.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Leinster Indigenous Population

4.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

973

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Leinster Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Heart disease

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

Leinster Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

2.6%

$800-$999/wk

4.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

28.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.6%

$3,500+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Leinster Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

70.5%

Couple — no children

20.7%

One parent — children under 15

5.4%

One parent — no children under 15

2.0%

Couple — no children under 15

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Leinster Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 8

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Never served

97.9% 379

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Leinster Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

5.5% 21

—

Did not provide

94.5% 361

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Leinster Children Ever Born

No children

40.8%

1 child

6.2%

2 children

27.7%

3 children

18.5%

4 children

4.6%

5+ children

2.3%

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

Leinster When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Leinster Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.1%

5–14 hours

24.1%

15–29 hours

8.5%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

36.2%

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

Leinster Household Size

1 person

16.9%

2 persons

37.1%

3 persons

10.5%

4 persons

21.8%

5 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Leinster Where Residents Moved From

Same address

366

Moved from WA

115

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

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

Leinster Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.6%

Step family — no other children

14.3%

Blended family — no other children

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Leinster Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,562/wk

Median Rent $46/wk

Rent-to-Income 1.8%

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

If you earn X in Leinster

Your weekly income

≈ $11,102/month

Median rent $46/wk

Left after rent $2,516/wk

Rent share 1.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Paraburdoo

Income: $1,959/wk Rent: $30/wk Save: $16/wk

Leinster vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Wyalkatchem

Pop: 358 Income: $503/wk Rent: $155/wk

Nambeelup

Pop: 361 Income: $736/wk Rent: $200/wk

Greenbushes

Pop: 365 Income: $483/wk Rent: $200/wk

Mueller Ranges

Pop: 366 Income: $326/wk Rent: $69/wk

Wungong

Pop: 370 Income: $641/wk Rent: $440/wk

Darkan

Pop: 371 Income: $953/wk Rent: $151/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leinster

What is the population of Leinster WA?

The population of Leinster WA is 716 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Leinster is ranked #4,459 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Leinster?

The median personal income in Leinster WA is $1,787 per week, or $92,924 per year.The median household income is $2,562 per week.Family income is $3,020 per week.Leinster is ranked #32 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Leinster?

Median rent in Leinster WA is $46 per week ($199 per month).Rent represents 1.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Leinster ranks #8,828 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Leinster?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leinster WA is $520. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Leinster?

The median age in Leinster WA is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Leinster a good suburb to live in?

Leinster is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 716.The median income is $1,787/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (1.8% 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: 50844. All dollar figures in AUD.