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Westleigh NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Westleigh NSW is 4,501 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Westleigh is $1,022 per week ($53,144 per year). Median rent in Westleigh is $705 per week ($3,055 per month). Westleigh has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Westleigh has a population density of 1178.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Westleigh is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westleigh is $3,000.

There were 8 recorded offences in Westleigh in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Westleigh Population

residents (Census 2021)

Westleigh Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,022/wk

$53,144 per year

#1090 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$705/wk

$3,055 per month

#83 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,000/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Westleigh Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (2,215) Female 50.7% (2,280)

Population Density

1178.0

people per km²

4,501 people · 3.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,305

Family income/wk

Westleigh 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)

Westleigh Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.2% 679 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.8% 702 dwellings

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

Westleigh Country of Birth

Australia

79.4%

England

7.5%

China

5.4%

India

3.0%

Hong Kong

1.9%

Iran

0.9%

Germany

0.8%

Canada

0.4%

Chile

0.3%

Indonesia

0.3%

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

Westleigh Religion

No Religion

39.6%

Catholic

24.5%

Anglican

17.6%

Uniting Church

4.4%

Baptist

4.0%

Christian (other)

3.7%

Hinduism

3.3%

Not stated

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Westleigh Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

82.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.6%

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

Westleigh Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

39.5%

Cantonese

17.5%

Hindi

8.3%

Korean

8.3%

Other

7.4%

Arabic

7.2%

Spanish

6.0%

SAL Tot

5.7%

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

Westleigh Employment

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Employed full-time

39.1% 1,333 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.6% 772 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 75 people

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Not in labour force

36.1% 1,230 people

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

Westleigh Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

43.1%

Postgraduate Degree

20.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.2%

Certificate III/IV

12.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.0%

Certificate I/II

1.6%

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

Westleigh Occupation

Professionals

44.0%

Managers

21.9%

Clerical & Administrative

13.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.5%

Community & Personal Service

5.7%

Sales Workers

4.5%

Labourers

1.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

0.9%

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

Westleigh Field of Study

Management & Commerce

29.2%

Society & Culture

13.0%

Engineering

12.0%

Health

10.5%

Education

9.7%

Information Technology

8.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.5%

Creative Arts

4.4%

Architecture & Building

4.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.1%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

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

Westleigh Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Westleigh Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

3.7%

$800-$999/wk

4.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.2%

$4,000+/wk

34.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Westleigh Marital Status

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Married

63.3% 2,305

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Separated

1.4% 51

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Divorced

5.5% 202

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Widowed

4.0% 145

👤

Never married

25.8% 940

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Westleigh Ancestry

English

27.3%

Australian

24.1%

Chinese

9.6%

Other

9.2%

Irish

8.5%

Scottish

8.4%

Indian

2.9%

German

2.7%

Italian

2.7%

Lebanese

2.0%

Korean

1.4%

Polish

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Westleigh School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.8%

Secondary — Government

17.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

Secondary — Catholic

10.6%

Vocational Education

9.5%

Pre-school

8.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.9%

Primary — Catholic

5.0%

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

Westleigh Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.3% 290

✅

No need for assistance

96.7% 8,548

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

Westleigh Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.6% 738

—

Not a volunteer

79.4% 2,842

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Westleigh Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.6%

$300-$449/mo

2.5%

$450-$599/mo

1.1%

$600-$799/mo

2.5%

$800-$999/mo

3.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

7.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

32.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Westleigh How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.5%

Did not go to work

26.6%

Car (passenger)

3.2%

Train

3.0%

Truck

1.3%

Walked only

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Other

0.8%

Bicycle

0.7%

Bus

0.7%

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

Westleigh Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.5%

1 vehicle

28.1%

2 vehicles

48.2%

3 vehicles

15.2%

4+ vehicles

7.0%

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

Westleigh Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.5%

2 bedrooms

1.2%

3 bedrooms

25.6%

4 bedrooms

56.8%

5 bedrooms

14.0%

6+ bedrooms

2.0%

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

Westleigh Population Mobility

8.2%

moved in the last year

24.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Westleigh Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

8,822

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Westleigh Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

279

Asthma

159

Heart disease

136

Diabetes

113

Arthritis

111

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Westleigh Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.1%

$3,500+/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Westleigh Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.9%

Couple — no children under 15

27.8%

Couple — no children

21.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

One parent — children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Westleigh Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 4

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Previously served

2.1% 77

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Never served

97.7% 3,504

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Westleigh Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.3% 439

—

Did not provide

87.7% 3,132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Westleigh Children Ever Born

No children

26.4%

1 child

14.3%

2 children

38.6%

3 children

17.0%

4 children

3.5%

5+ children

0.2%

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

Westleigh When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

131

1971–1980

133

1981–1990

213

1991–2000

256

2001–2010

395

2011–2015

181

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Westleigh Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.1%

5–14 hours

33.9%

15–29 hours

18.1%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

15.5%

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

Westleigh Household Size

1 person

13.3%

2 persons

30.1%

3 persons

19.4%

4 persons

25.4%

5 persons

9.2%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Westleigh Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,050

Moved from NSW

227

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

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

Westleigh Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.8%

Step family — no other children

3.5%

Blended family — no other children

1.9%

Intact family — other children present

0.4%

Other couple — children only

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Westleigh Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Westleigh Schools

schools nearby

government

1132

avg ICSEA score

8,761

total students

Barker College Independent

Secondary · K-12 · 2,856 students

1166

ICSEA

Cherrybrook Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 886 students

1164

ICSEA

Wahroonga Adventist School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 633 students

1161

ICSEA

Hornsby North Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 937 students

1148

ICSEA

Pennant Hills Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 490 students

1143

ICSEA

Thornleigh West Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 477 students

1142

ICSEA

Normanhurst Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 372 students

1139

ICSEA

Normanhurst West Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 363 students

1136

ICSEA

Hornsby South Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 534 students

1110

ICSEA

Pennant Hills High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,131 students

1109

ICSEA

Blue Gum Community School Independent

Primary · K-2 · 21 students

1105

ICSEA

Clarke Road School Government

Combined · U · 61 students

1063

ICSEA

EOC Broken Bay - Pennant Hills Catholic

Primary

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

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Westleigh Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,021/wk

Median Rent $705/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.3%

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

If you earn X in Westleigh

Your weekly income

≈ $13,091/month

Median rent $705/wk

Left after rent $2,316/wk

Rent share 23.3%

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Westleigh vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,255 Income: $845/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 2,270 Income: $1,661/wk Rent: $650/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westleigh

What is the population of Westleigh NSW?

The population of Westleigh NSW is 4,501 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1178.0 people per km².Westleigh is ranked #1,725 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Westleigh?

The median personal income in Westleigh NSW is $1,022 per week, or $53,144 per year.The median household income is $3,021 per week.Family income is $3,305 per week.Westleigh is ranked #1,090 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Westleigh?

Median rent in Westleigh NSW is $705 per week ($3,055 per month).Rent represents 23.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Westleigh ranks #83 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Westleigh?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westleigh NSW is $3,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Westleigh?

The median age in Westleigh NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Westleigh a good suburb to live in?

Westleigh is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,501.The median income is $1,022/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.3% 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: 14277. All dollar figures in AUD.