Leongatha North VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Leongatha North, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Leongatha North VIC is 141 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Leongatha North is $852 per week ($44,304 per year). Median rent in Leongatha North is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Leongatha North has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Leongatha North has a population density of 7.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leongatha North is $1,842.

There were 4 recorded offences in Leongatha North in 2024-24, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Leongatha North Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Leongatha North Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$852/wk
$44,304 per year
#2739 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$245/wk
$1,062 per month
#6551 of 14,663
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,842/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Leongatha North Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.7% (76) Female 45.3% (63)

Population Density

7.7
people per km²
141 people · 18.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,150
Family income/wk

Leongatha North Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Leongatha North Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.1% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.9% 14 dwellings

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

Leongatha North Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Leongatha North Religion

No Religion
47.9%
Catholic
20.8%
Anglican
16.0%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
4.2%
Baptist
3.5%
Not stated
2.8%
Salvation Army
2.8%
Uniting Church
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Leongatha North Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.8%

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

Leongatha North Employment

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Employed full-time
49.5% 48 people
Employed part-time
17.5% 17 people
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Not in labour force
33.0% 32 people

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

Leongatha North Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.9%
Bachelor Degree
27.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
16.7%
Postgraduate Degree
9.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
7.4%

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

Leongatha North Occupation

Managers
26.2%
Professionals
26.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.8%
Clerical & Administrative
14.3%
Community & Personal Service
9.5%

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

Leongatha North Field of Study

Management & Commerce
29.8%
Engineering
14.9%
Society & Culture
10.6%
Agriculture & Environment
8.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
8.5%
Education
8.5%
Information Technology
6.4%
Architecture & Building
6.4%
Health
6.4%

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

Leongatha North Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Leongatha North Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
6.9%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.2%
$4,000+/wk
20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Leongatha North Marital Status

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Married
60.2% 68
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Divorced
4.4% 5
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Widowed
4.4% 5
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Never married
31.0% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Leongatha North Ancestry

English
35.1%
Australian
33.0%
Irish
11.5%
Scottish
11.0%
Dutch
3.1%
New Zealander
2.6%
Other
2.1%
Italian
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Leongatha North School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
42.4%
Secondary — Government
21.2%
Secondary — Catholic
21.2%
Primary — Catholic
15.2%

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

Leongatha North Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 276

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

Leongatha North Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.5% 39
Not a volunteer
65.5% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Leongatha North Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Leongatha North How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.8%
Car (passenger)
12.8%
Other
7.7%
Did not go to work
7.7%

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

Leongatha North Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
30.0%
4+ vehicles
13.3%

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

Leongatha North Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
51.1%
4 bedrooms
48.9%

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

Leongatha North Population Mobility

8.2%
moved in the last year
22.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Leongatha North Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
291
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Leongatha North Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
7
Arthritis
6
Asthma
3
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3
Mental health
3

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

Leongatha North Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.2%
$1-$149/wk
6.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
4.1%
$800-$999/wk
19.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Leongatha North Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.8%
Couple — no children
31.5%
Couple — no children under 15
14.5%
One parent — no children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Leongatha North Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 15
Did not provide
86.8% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Leongatha North Children Ever Born

No children
23.7%
1 child
7.9%
2 children
36.8%
3 children
31.6%

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

Leongatha North When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5

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

Leongatha North Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.8%
5–14 hours
24.8%
15–29 hours
16.5%
30+ hours
17.4%
Did not do domestic work
16.5%

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

Leongatha North Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
41.1%
3 persons
14.3%
5 persons
23.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Leongatha North Where Residents Moved From

Same address
123
Moved — same area (SA2)
10
Moved from overseas
6

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

Leongatha North Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Leongatha North Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 4 total

Assault
2
Property Damage
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Leongatha North Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,850/wk
Median Rent $245/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.2%

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

If you earn X in Leongatha North

≈ $8,017/month
Median rent $245/wk
Left after rent $1,605/wk
Rent share 13.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Leongatha North vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Leongatha North

What is the population of Leongatha North VIC?

The population of Leongatha North VIC is 141 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.7 people per km².Leongatha North is ranked #7,935 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Leongatha North?

The median personal income in Leongatha North VIC is $852 per week, or $44,304 per year.The median household income is $1,850 per week.Family income is $2,150 per week.Leongatha North is ranked #2,739 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Leongatha North?

Median rent in Leongatha North VIC is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 13.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Leongatha North ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Leongatha North?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leongatha North VIC is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Leongatha North?

The median age in Leongatha North VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Leongatha North a good suburb to live in?

Leongatha North is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 141.The median income is $852/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.2% 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: 21491. All dollar figures in AUD.