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The Leap QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for The Leap, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of The Leap QLD is 664 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Leap is $969 per week ($50,388 per year). Median rent in The Leap is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). The Leap has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. The Leap has a population density of 11.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in The Leap is England. The most common religion is No religion (29.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Leap is $2,000.

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The Leap Population

664

residents (Census 2021)

The Leap Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$969/wk

$50,388 per year

#1444 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

The Leap Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (340) Female 48.0% (314)

Population Density

11.9

people per km²

664 people · 55.8 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,588

Family income/wk

The Leap 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)

The Leap Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in The Leap, 42.0% are owned outright and 58.0% have a mortgage.

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Owned outright

42.0%

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Owned with mortgage

58.0%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

The Leap Religion

No religion

29.5%

Catholic

28.9%

Anglican

12.3%

Not stated

9.2%

Uniting Church

8.1%

Presbyterian and Reformed

2.6%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Othr Christian

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Leap Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
Portuguese

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

The Leap Employment

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Employed full-time

48.4% 227 people

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Employed part-time

19.4% 91 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 17 people

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Not in labour force

28.6% 134 people

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

The Leap Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.3%

Bachelor Degree

18.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

Postgraduate Degree

1.9%

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

The Leap Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Professionals

20.2%

Managers

12.7%

Clerical & Administrative

12.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.5%

Community & Personal Service

9.2%

Labourers

6.1%

Sales Workers

3.9%

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

The Leap Field of Study

Engineering

34.2%

Management & Commerce

16.2%

Health

9.9%

Society & Culture

8.6%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

Education

8.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.2%

Creative Arts

2.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

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

The Leap Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Leap Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.9%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

2.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.9%

$4,000+/wk

22.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Leap Marital Status

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Married

60.6% 327

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Separated

3.7% 20

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Divorced

10.4% 56

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Widowed

2.4% 13

👤

Never married

23.0% 124

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Leap Ancestry

Australian

43.2%

English

37.5%

Maltese

9.0%

Scottish

8.6%

German

7.4%

Irish

6.9%

Italian

3.2%

Australian Aboriginal

2.7%

Dutch

2.0%

South African

1.5%

Welsh

1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Leap School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.4%

Secondary — Catholic

18.9%

Primary — Catholic

15.1%

Secondary — Government

14.2%

Vocational Education

11.3%

Pre-school

9.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.8%

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

The Leap Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.6%

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No need for assistance

98.4%

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

The Leap Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.1% 83

—

Not a volunteer

82.9% 401

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Leap Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.1%

$300-$449/mo

3.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

The Leap How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.9%

Did not go to work

12.1%

Car (passenger)

2.8%

Truck

2.2%

Walked only

1.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.2%

Bus

1.2%

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

The Leap Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.6%

2 vehicles

37.6%

3 vehicles

27.2%

4+ vehicles

21.6%

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

The Leap Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

9.0%

3 bedrooms

38.6%

4 bedrooms

34.8%

5 bedrooms

11.0%

6+ bedrooms

2.4%

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

The Leap Population Mobility

12.4%

moved in the last year

27.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Leap Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Leap Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Heart disease

Stroke

Lung condition

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

The Leap Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

1.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Leap Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.0%

Couple — no children

32.3%

Couple — no children under 15

15.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.1%

One parent — children under 15

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Leap Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 19

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Never served

96.1% 471

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

The Leap Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.7% 57

—

Did not provide

88.3% 430

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Leap Children Ever Born

No children

24.2%

1 child

7.2%

2 children

34.3%

3 children

30.5%

4 children

3.8%

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

The Leap When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

The Leap Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.1%

5–14 hours

30.8%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

16.9%

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

The Leap Household Size

1 person

14.2%

2 persons

41.3%

3 persons

12.4%

4 persons

20.2%

5 persons

8.3%

6+ persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Leap Where Residents Moved From

Same address

523

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

The Leap Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.7%

Step family — no other children

13.4%

Blended family — no other children

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Leap Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,486/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.1%

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

If you earn X in The Leap

Your weekly income

≈ $10,773/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $2,236/wk

Rent share 10.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Etna Creek

Income: $956/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Barcaldine

Income: $869/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Charleville

Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $72/wk

Longreach (Qld)

Income: $974/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Gladstone Central

Income: $786/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

St George (Qld)

Income: $776/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

Clermont

Income: $956/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Mornington (Qld)

Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

The Leap vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in The Leap is $969 a week, 30% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 221st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $70 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 10.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 48, 6 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	The Leap	Typical QLD	Typical Australia
Personal income	$969/wk	$747/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$2,486/wk	$1,593/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$250/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$2,000/mo	$1,625/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	48	42	42
Rent share of household income	10.1%	20.4%	20.3%

Suburbs near The Leap

The closest suburb to The Leap is Habana, 6.1 km away.

Habana

6.1 km away · income $1,047/wk · rent $400/wk

Balnagowan

7.4 km away · income $925/wk · rent $275/wk

Farleigh

8.2 km away · income $895/wk · rent $298/wk

Hampden (Qld)

8.8 km away · income $787/wk · rent $250/wk

Mount Jukes

9.6 km away · income $760/wk · rent $300/wk

Dumbleton

10.4 km away · income $865/wk · rent $300/wk

Compare The Leap

The Leap vs Habana →The Leap vs Balnagowan →The Leap vs Farleigh →The Leap vs Hampden (Qld) →

Frequently Asked Questions About The Leap

What is the population of The Leap QLD?

The population of The Leap QLD is 664 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.9 people per km².The Leap is ranked #4,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in The Leap?

The median personal income in The Leap QLD is $969 per week, or $50,388 per year.The median household income is $2,486 per week.Family income is $2,588 per week.The Leap is ranked #1,444 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in The Leap?

Median rent in The Leap QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 10.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Leap ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in The Leap?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Leap QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in The Leap?

The median age in The Leap QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is The Leap a good suburb to live in?

The Leap is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 664.The median income is $969/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.1% 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: 32797. All dollar figures in AUD.