Leeton

Leeton is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Leeton's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 10,340, reflecting a growth of 10 people since the 2021 Census which reported 10,330 inhabitants. This increase was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 10,337 in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 27 persons per square kilometer. Leeton's growth rate of 0.1% since the census places it within 1.7 percentage points of its SA3 area (1.8%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.3% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Leeton's population is expected to decline by 12 persons by 2041, while the 75 to 84 age group is projected to increase by 136 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Leeton, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Leeton has received approximately 22 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 114 homes were approved, with an additional 17 approved in FY-26 so far. The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $367,000.

In terms of commercial development, $17.0 million in approvals have been registered this financial year. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Leeton records about 56% of building activity per person and ranks among the 31st percentile nationally, indicating relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing properties. Recent construction comprises 72.0% detached dwellings and 28.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 547 people, reflecting its quiet development environment.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Leeton may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Leeton has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified six projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Roxy Community Theatre Redevelopment, 98 Cassia Road Subdivision, CBD Enhancement Stage 3 - Chelmsford Place Town Square, and Sorelli Estate. The following list provides details on those projects deemed most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Leeton presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 4.0%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Leeton has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 4.0% as of December 2025. In this month, 4,705 residents were employed, aligning with Regional NSW's 3.9% unemployment rate.

Workforce participation was similar to Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, only 6.8% of residents worked from home in Leeton. Employment is concentrated in manufacturing, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing employs 3.1 times more residents than the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs fewer locals at 10.1%, compared to Regional NSW's 16.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and November 2025, Leeton's labour force decreased by 3.0% and employment fell by 3.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW saw employment contract by 1.2%, the labour force fall by 0.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Leeton's employment should increase by 4.9% over five years and 11.3% over ten years, considering the local employment profile and industry-specific projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Leeton SA2 had median assessed income of $51,668 and average income of $58,275 in financial year 2023. This was lower than national averages. Regional NSW's median income was $52,390 and average income was $65,215 during the same period. By March 2026, estimated median income in Leeton is approximately $57,000 and average income is around $64,289, based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Leeton are modest, ranking between the 30th and 37th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 32.2% of residents (3,329 people), similar to regional levels at 29.9%. Housing costs were manageable with 87.8% retained, but disposable income was below average at the 35th percentile.

Leeton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Leeton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.5% houses and 13.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Leeton stood at 36.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.3% and rented ones at 29.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Leeton was $250, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Leeton's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Leeton has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 69.3% of all households, including 28.0% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 30.7%, with lone person households at 28.2% and group households making up 2.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Leeton faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.9%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.2%) and certificates (30.5%). Educational participation is high at 31.7%, comprising secondary education (12.4%), primary education (11.2%), and tertiary education (1.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.4% in secondary education, 11.2% in primary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Leeton has 306 operational public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 25 routes, offering a total of 247 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 168 meters to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with outward commuting being common. Car remains the primary mode of transportation at 94%, while walking accounts for 4%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 6.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 35 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 0 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

Health performance in Leeton is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Leeton faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of Leeton's total population (~4,983 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (10.5%) and arthritis (9.0%). A total of 64.8% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Regional NSW's 63.3%. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Leeton has 19.1% of its population aged 65 and over (1,977 people), lower than Regional NSW's 23.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are challenging but align with national rankings for the general population.

Leeton ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Leeton has a low level of cultural diversity, with 86.1% of its population being citizens, 87.7% born in Australia, and 89.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Leeton, with 69.3% of people identifying as such, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups in Leeton are Australian (29.1%), English (27.6%), and Irish (8.5%).

Notably, Italian ancestry is overrepresented at 7.7%, compared to 2.1% regionally, while Australian Aboriginal ancestry stands at 5.0% (vs 4.6%) and Samoan ancestry is at 0.4% (vs 0.1%).

Leeton's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Leeton is 37 years, which is lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 15-24 years make up 14.8% of the population, while those aged 65-74 years comprise 9.7%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of people aged 15-24 has increased from 13.6% to 14.8%, while the percentage of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 11.6% to 9.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the age group 75-84 will increase by 123 people (an 18% rise) from 680 to 804. Notably, those aged 65 and above are projected to account for 56% of total population growth. Conversely, the 65-74 age group and the 15-24 age group are expected to experience population declines.