Leichhardt (NSW)
NSWLeichhardt (NSW) is a stable suburb in NSW with 15,158 residents.
- SAL code
- 12306
- SA2
- 120021675
- Population
- 15,158
Leichhardt (NSW), NSW had 15,158 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 2.1% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 35-44 years, and the median age sits at 37. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $3,400 a month. Around 58.9% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 41.1%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 37.9% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 23 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?15,158
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+2.1%
3yr: +3.7% · 10yr: +4.6%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,673/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
37
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?9/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?4.3%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
4
3 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?21
14 long day, 4 OSHC, 2 family
Parks & green space
?23
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?40
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Leichhardt (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Leichhardt (NSW) suburb alone is ~15,158 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 15,121 to 18,357 over 24 years, averaging 0.8% per year.
Schools
4 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Leichhardt PS37.7%
- Kegworth PS 32.8%
- Orange Grove PS 21.4%
- Annandale PS 7.8%
- Haberfield PS 0.2%
- Dobroyd Pt PS 0.0%
Secondary
SSC Blackwattle Bay99.8%
- SSC Leichhardt 99.8%
- Ashfield BHS 0.3%
- Burwood GHS 0.3%
- SSC Balmain 0.0%
Infants
Taverners Hill IS
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 2.1%Mostly detached houses (37.9%), mixed tenure (59% own or mortgage), built for families (40% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
8 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | ZoneResidential | 66.1% | 1.71 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 11.6% | 0.30 km² |
| E1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 7.6% | 0.20 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 7.5% | 0.19 km² |
| E4 | ZoneEnvironmental | 5.6% | 0.15 km² |
| SP1 | ZoneSpecial use | 1.0% | 0.03 km² |
| R3 | ZoneResidential | 0.3% | 7,854 m² |
| MU1 | ZoneBusiness | 0.3% | 6,819 m² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.