Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Leith TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Leith, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Leith TAS is 504 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Leith is $786 per week ($40,872 per year). Median rent in Leith is $215 per week ($932 per month). Leith has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Leith has a population density of 91.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Leith is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leith is $1,461.

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Leith Population

residents (Census 2021)

Leith Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$786/wk

$40,872 per year

#3827 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$215/wk

$932 per month

#7179 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,461/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Leith Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (238) Female 52.8% (266)

Population Density

91.1

people per km²

504 people · 5.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,237

Family income/wk

Leith 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)

Leith Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.4% 106 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.6% 56 dwellings

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

Leith Country of Birth

Australia

92.4%

England

7.6%

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

Leith Religion

No Religion

48.3%

Anglican

12.3%

Catholic

10.9%

Not stated

10.0%

Christian (other)

8.9%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Pentecostal

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Leith Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.9%

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

Leith Employment

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Employed full-time

33.0% 123 people

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Employed part-time

27.9% 104 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 10 people

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Not in labour force

36.5% 136 people

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

Leith Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.7%

Bachelor Degree

26.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Postgraduate Degree

5.6%

Certificate I/II

3.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

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

Leith Occupation

Professionals

24.5%

Managers

22.9%

Community & Personal Service

17.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.2%

Labourers

3.2%

Sales Workers

1.6%

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

Leith Field of Study

Engineering

20.2%

Society & Culture

17.4%

Management & Commerce

16.9%

Health

13.5%

Education

9.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.9%

Architecture & Building

5.6%

Agriculture & Environment

5.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.5%

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

Leith Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Leith Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.5%

$4,000+/wk

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Leith Marital Status

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Married

59.4% 258

↔️

Separated

3.0% 13

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Divorced

8.8% 38

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Widowed

5.5% 24

👤

Never married

23.3% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Leith Ancestry

Australian

35.9%

English

33.3%

Scottish

7.1%

Irish

6.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.6%

Dutch

3.8%

Other

2.6%

German

1.9%

French

1.2%

Indian

1.2%

Italian

0.9%

Chinese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Leith School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.1%

Secondary — Government

27.0%

Vocational Education

11.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.1%

Secondary — Catholic

7.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.6%

Pre-school

5.6%

Primary — Catholic

4.5%

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

Leith Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 43

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 910

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

Leith Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.0% 112

—

Not a volunteer

72.0% 288

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Leith Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.7%

$450-$599/mo

7.1%

$600-$799/mo

5.4%

$800-$999/mo

16.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Leith How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.0%

Did not go to work

17.0%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Walked only

1.3%

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

Leith Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.5%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

17.6%

4+ vehicles

15.9%

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

Leith Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.9%

2 bedrooms

9.9%

3 bedrooms

36.3%

4 bedrooms

40.9%

5 bedrooms

9.9%

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

Leith Population Mobility

12.0%

moved in the last year

41.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Leith Indigenous Population

6.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

899

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Leith Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Leith Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.7%

$3,500+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Leith Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.8%

Couple — no children

39.6%

Couple — no children under 15

16.0%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Leith Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 19

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Never served

95.3% 388

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Leith Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

22.4% 89

—

Did not provide

77.6% 308

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Leith Children Ever Born

No children

27.7%

1 child

10.9%

2 children

36.4%

3 children

21.2%

4 children

3.8%

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

Leith When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Leith Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.2%

5–14 hours

34.5%

15–29 hours

18.8%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

18.3%

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

Leith Household Size

1 person

15.8%

2 persons

43.9%

3 persons

15.8%

4 persons

14.6%

5 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Leith Where Residents Moved From

Same address

417

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

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

Leith Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.6%

Step family — no other children

16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Leith Schools

schools nearby

government

1025

avg ICSEA score

213

total students

Forth Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 213 students

1025

ICSEA

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

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Leith Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,981/wk

Median Rent $215/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.9%

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

If you earn X in Leith

Your weekly income

≈ $8,584/month

Median rent $215/wk

Left after rent $1,766/wk

Rent share 10.9%

Leith vs State & National Average

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Pop: 254 Income: $720/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leith

What is the population of Leith TAS?

The population of Leith TAS is 504 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 91.1 people per km².Leith is ranked #5,017 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Leith?

The median personal income in Leith TAS is $786 per week, or $40,872 per year.The median household income is $1,981 per week.Family income is $2,237 per week.Leith is ranked #3,827 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Leith?

Median rent in Leith TAS is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 10.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Leith ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Leith?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leith TAS is $1,461. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Leith?

The median age in Leith TAS is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Leith a good suburb to live in?

Leith is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 504.The median income is $786/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.9% 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: 60329. All dollar figures in AUD.