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Leycester NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Leycester NSW is 146 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Leycester is $697 per week ($36,244 per year). Median rent in Leycester is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Leycester has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Leycester has a population density of 9.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leycester is $1,350.

There were 2 recorded offences in Leycester in 2024-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (1 offences).

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Leycester Population

residents (Census 2021)

Leycester Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$697/wk

$36,244 per year

#5539 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

#5547 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,350/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Leycester Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (80) Female 47.4% (72)

Population Density

9.4

people per km²

146 people · 15.5 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,724

Family income/wk

Leycester Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Leycester Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.4% 22 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.6% 17 dwellings

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

Leycester Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Leycester Religion

No Religion

36.4%

Anglican

21.2%

Catholic

15.2%

Not stated

8.3%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Othr Protestnt

4.5%

Christian (other)

4.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Leycester Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

40.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.1%

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

Leycester Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Leycester Employment

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Employed full-time

37.3% 44 people

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Employed part-time

18.6% 22 people

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Unemployed

5.1% 6 people

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Not in labour force

39.0% 46 people

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

Leycester Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.8%

Bachelor Degree

21.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.7%

Postgraduate Degree

9.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.8%

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

Leycester Occupation

Professionals

28.6%

Clerical & Administrative

28.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.1%

Community & Personal Service

17.1%

Managers

8.6%

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

Leycester Field of Study

Society & Culture

26.2%

Health

14.3%

Management & Commerce

14.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.5%

Architecture & Building

9.5%

Education

9.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

9.5%

Engineering

7.1%

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

Leycester Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Leycester Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.6%

$4,000+/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Leycester Marital Status

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Married

55.8% 63

↔️

Separated

2.7% 3

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Divorced

7.1% 8

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Widowed

3.5% 4

👤

Never married

31.0% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Leycester Ancestry

English

34.5%

Australian

26.2%

Scottish

12.1%

Irish

8.3%

Italian

5.8%

Other

4.9%

Polish

3.4%

Welsh

2.9%

Dutch

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Leycester School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

32.4%

Secondary — Catholic

14.7%

Primary — Catholic

14.7%

Primary — Government

11.8%

Secondary — Government

8.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.8%

Vocational Education

8.8%

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

Leycester Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.7% 22

✅

No need for assistance

92.3% 263

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

Leycester Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.1% 24

—

Not a volunteer

78.9% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Leycester Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

72.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Leycester How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.6%

Did not go to work

23.2%

Truck

7.1%

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

Leycester Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.5%

2 vehicles

64.3%

3 vehicles

16.7%

4+ vehicles

9.5%

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

Leycester Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.0%

3 bedrooms

48.0%

4 bedrooms

34.0%

5 bedrooms

10.0%

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

Leycester Population Mobility

2.8%

moved in the last year

25.7%

moved in the last 5 years

7.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Leycester Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

268

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Leycester Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Lung condition

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

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

Leycester Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.7%

$1-$149/wk

10.9%

$150-$299/wk

9.8%

$400-$499/wk

9.8%

$500-$649/wk

8.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.3%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Leycester Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.1%

Couple — no children

33.9%

Couple — no children under 15

12.7%

One parent — children under 15

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Leycester Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 3

👤

Never served

97.3% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Leycester Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.8% 13

—

Did not provide

88.2% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Leycester Children Ever Born

No children

34.8%

2 children

32.6%

3 children

32.6%

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

Leycester When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2011–2015

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

Leycester Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.8%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

17.7%

Did not do domestic work

23.0%

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

Leycester Household Size

1 person

23.2%

2 persons

41.1%

3 persons

5.4%

4 persons

14.3%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Leycester Where Residents Moved From

Same address

138

Moved from NSW

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

Leycester Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

71.4%

Blended family — no other children

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Leycester Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2024

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

Leycester Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,600/wk

Median Rent $275/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.2%

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

If you earn X in Leycester

Your weekly income

≈ $6,933/month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $1,325/wk

Rent share 17.2%

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Leycester vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 73 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

Coaldale

Pop: 73 Income: $828/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coolringdon

Pop: 73 Income: $866/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coxs Creek

Pop: 73 Income: $585/wk Rent: $50/wk

Greta Main

Pop: 73 Income: $680/wk Rent: $425/wk

Jingellic

Pop: 73 Income: $933/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leycester

What is the population of Leycester NSW?

The population of Leycester NSW is 146 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.4 people per km².Leycester is ranked #7,830 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Leycester?

The median personal income in Leycester NSW is $697 per week, or $36,244 per year.The median household income is $1,600 per week.Family income is $1,724 per week.Leycester is ranked #5,539 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Leycester?

Median rent in Leycester NSW is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Leycester ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Leycester?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leycester NSW is $1,350. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Leycester?

The median age in Leycester NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Leycester a good suburb to live in?

Leycester is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 146.The median income is $697/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% 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: 12323. All dollar figures in AUD.