Leichhardt

NSW

Leichhardt is a stable suburb in NSW with 18,357 residents.

SA2 code: 120021675
State: NSW

Population

18,357

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+2.1%

3yr: +3.7% · 10yr: +4.6%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$600/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,721/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Leichhardt (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +3.7%5yr: +2.1%10yr: +4.6%Total: +21.4%

Population grew from 15,121 to 18,357 over 24 years, averaging 0.8% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 2.8%

Mostly detached houses (40.6%), mixed tenure (60% own or mortgage).

Dwelling mix

Houses 41%

Townhouses 32%

Apartments 27%

2,691 houses2,135 townhouses1,795 apartments

Tenure

Owned 25%

Mortgage 35%

Renting 40%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

719 (10.7%)

2 bed

2,645 (39.4%)

3 bed

2,457 (36.6%)

4 bed

766 (11.4%)

5 bed

120 (1.8%)

6+ bed

14 (0.2%)

Leichhardt

Population over time — Leichhardt (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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