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Lenaghan NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lenaghan, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lenaghan NSW is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lenaghan is $1,050 per week ($54,600 per year). Median rent in Lenaghan is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Lenaghan has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Lenaghan has a population density of 11.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (23% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lenaghan is $2,909.

There were 2 recorded offences in Lenaghan in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Lenaghan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lenaghan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,050/wk

$54,600 per year

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,909/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 1 per bedroom

Lenaghan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (39) Female 46.6% (34)

Population Density

11.5

people per km²

70 people · 6.1 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$3,062

Family income/wk

Lenaghan Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lenaghan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

35.0% 7 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

65.0% 13 dwellings

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

Lenaghan Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Lenaghan Religion

Catholic

23.3%

No Religion

20.5%

Anglican

15.1%

Uniting Church

15.1%

Not stated

13.7%

Baptist

6.8%

Pentecostal

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lenaghan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.4%

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

Lenaghan Languages Spoken at Home

Samoan

100.0%

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

Lenaghan Employment

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Employed full-time

60.4% 29 people

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Employed part-time

8.3% 4 people

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Not in labour force

31.3% 15 people

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

Lenaghan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.6%

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.1%

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

Lenaghan Occupation

Professionals

32.1%

Managers

21.4%

Community & Personal Service

17.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Labourers

14.3%

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

Lenaghan Field of Study

Engineering

26.9%

Society & Culture

23.1%

Health

19.2%

Management & Commerce

19.2%

Architecture & Building

11.5%

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

Lenaghan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lenaghan Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

21.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

21.4%

$4,000+/wk

35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lenaghan Marital Status

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Married

57.9% 33

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Divorced

7.0% 4

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Never married

35.1% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lenaghan Ancestry

Australian

42.2%

English

36.7%

German

5.6%

Irish

4.4%

Other

4.4%

Samoan

3.3%

Scottish

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lenaghan School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

27.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

27.8%

Vocational Education

27.8%

Primary — Government

16.7%

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

Lenaghan Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.8% 5

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No need for assistance

96.2% 128

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

Lenaghan Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.4% 10

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Not a volunteer

83.6% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lenaghan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.2%

Did not go to work

13.8%

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

Lenaghan Car Ownership

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

42.9%

4+ vehicles

14.3%

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

Lenaghan Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

26.7%

4 bedrooms

73.3%

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

Lenaghan Population Mobility

5.7%

moved in the last year

26.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lenaghan Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

139

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lenaghan Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Cancer

Asthma

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

Lenaghan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

29.2%

$300-$399/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.5%

$3,500+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lenaghan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.0%

Couple — no children under 15

29.1%

One parent — no children under 15

12.7%

Couple — no children

10.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lenaghan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

21.1% 12

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Did not provide

78.9% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lenaghan Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Lenaghan When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Lenaghan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

30.2%

5–14 hours

30.2%

15–29 hours

7.5%

30+ hours

13.2%

Did not do domestic work

18.9%

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

Lenaghan Household Size

2 persons

34.8%

3 persons

26.1%

4 persons

17.4%

5 persons

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lenaghan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Lenaghan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lenaghan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Lenaghan Schools

schools nearby

government

1026

avg ICSEA score

1,669

total students

Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 860 students

1085

ICSEA

Glendore Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 609 students

1019

ICSEA

Minmi Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 133 students

1018

ICSEA

Black Hill Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 67 students

982

ICSEA

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

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Lenaghan Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,062/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.1%

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

If you earn X in Lenaghan

Your weekly income

≈ $13,269/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $2,662/wk

Rent share 13.1%

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Lenaghan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 35 Income: $669/wk Rent: $345/wk

Bamarang

Pop: 35 Income: $664/wk Rent: $260/wk

Camira (NSW)

Pop: 35 Income: $425/wk Rent: $260/wk

Clifton (NSW)

Pop: 35 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $480/wk

Gibberagee

Pop: 35 Income: $379/wk

Killimicat

Pop: 35 Income: $774/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lenaghan

What is the population of Lenaghan NSW?

The population of Lenaghan NSW is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Lenaghan?

The median personal income in Lenaghan NSW is $1,050 per week, or $54,600 per year.The median household income is $3,062 per week.Family income is $3,062 per week.

How much is rent in Lenaghan?

Median rent in Lenaghan NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Lenaghan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lenaghan NSW is $2,909. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lenaghan?

The median age in Lenaghan NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lenaghan a good suburb to live in?

Lenaghan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 70.The median income is $1,050/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% 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: 12311. All dollar figures in AUD.