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Leumeah - Minto Heights has an estimated 17,364 residents, up 3.8% since the 2021 Census, with 9 projects tracked in Leumeah - Minto Heights.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Leumeah - Minto Heights Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 40 kilometres west-southwest of the Sydney CBD. AreaSearch's analysis places its population at around 17,364 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 635 people (3.8%) since the 2021 Census, when 16,729 residents were recorded. This change is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 17,328 as of June 2025, together with 113 validated new addresses added since the Census date.
Households are larger than average, and there is a substantial proportion of children aged 0 to 4. Residents are somewhat younger than the typical Australian area, with a median age of 37. Population growth has been limited, and sales activity is relatively low compared with the size of the population. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Leumeah - Minto Heights Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 40 kilometres west-southwest of the Sydney CBD. AreaSearch's analysis places its population at around 17,364 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 635 people (3.8%) since the 2021 Census, when 16,729 residents were recorded. This change is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 17,328 as of June 2025, together with 113 validated new addresses added since the Census date.
Households are larger than average, and there is a substantial proportion of children aged 0 to 4. Residents are somewhat younger than the typical Australian area, with a median age of 37. Population growth has been limited, and sales activity is relatively low compared with the size of the population. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 16,598 in 2001 and 17,328 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 17,364 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 35 to 44, 14.6%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 35.2%.
Leumeah - Minto Heights ranks in the 72nd percentile nationally for transport & access and the 70th for cultural diversity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Leumeah - Minto Heights is $562 a week, up 7.8% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 29% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.0%.
29% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $388 in 2017, $584 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $342 in 2017, $474 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Leichhardt Street, Ruse NSW 2560 | $950,000 | 28 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 9 Capertee Street, Ruse NSW 2560 | $920,000 | 26 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 27 Stromlo Place, Ruse NSW 2560 | $920,000 | 23 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 9 Sedgwick Street, Leumeah NSW 2560 | $1,000,000 | 22 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 21 Capertee Street, Ruse NSW 2560 | $710,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 2 Sydney Place, Ruse NSW 2560 | $920,000 | 12 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 4 Tallawarra Road, Leumeah NSW 2560 | $900,000 | 12 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 3 Fitzroy Crescent, Leumeah NSW 2560 | $980,000 | 9 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 148 Wyangala Crescent, Leumeah NSW 2560 | $905,000 | 9 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 2 Forbes Place, Leumeah NSW 2560 | $851,000 | 7 Oct 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 49 residential sales recorded since 6 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 28 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 49, houses and units together, was $930,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $562 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +7.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $984k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $585k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $930,000 | Median of the 49 most recent residential sales, settled 6 Jul 2026 to 28 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $584 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +4.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $474 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +5.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Campbelltown (NSW) | $628 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Campbelltown (NSW), over 12 months | +6.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Outer South West | $649 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Outer South West, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 105 tracked applications: 56 approved, 22 under assessment, 27 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 9 projects in Leumeah - Minto Heights (2 under construction) and 123 more in the surrounding area.
The Campbelltown Sport and Health Centre of Excellence is an integrated high-performance sports science and community health facility at Campbelltown Sports Stadium in Leumeah.
The NSW Department of Education is delivering Leumeah Public Preschool at 4 Burrendong Road, Leumeah, as part of the NSW Government's $769 million 100 New Public Preschools Program. Located on the northwestern side of Leumeah Public School, with access from Burrendong Road, the purpose-built facility will accommodate up to 40 children per day.
A major mixed-use precinct redevelopment transforming 3.8ha of industrial land into a vibrant hub near Leumeah Station. The proposal includes approximately 731 residential apartments, 36,326sqm of seniors living floor space, 21,240sqm of retail and commercial space, and 12,590sqm of public open space.
Part of the Reimagining Campbelltown City Centre Master Plan, Leumeah Live is an integrated sports and entertainment precinct. The project transforms Leumeah into a vibrant destination featuring regional-scale sports facilities, a health centre of excellence, upgraded athletics tracks, and a potential new arena and aquatic centre centered around…
Mixed-use redevelopment of the Leumeah Hotel site into a vertical village comprising two residential towers (38.5m and 33m) delivering 156 apartments (59 one-bed, 54 two-bed, 43 three-bed), with the Leumeah Hotel retained on the ground floor and additional retail space included.
Redevelopment and expansion of the existing skate park into a dynamic youth hub featuring a new multipurpose sports court, parkour park, upgraded skate bowls, public murals, and shaded community spaces.
Construction of a vertical village comprising 2 towers (38.5m and 33m) at the site of the Leumeah Hotel with 156 apartments (59 x 1-bed, 54 x 2-bed, 43 x 3-bed). The hotel remains on the ground floor with additional retail space.
Approved mixed-use urban renewal precinct by ALAND on the former Brands on Sale site at the northern gateway to Campbelltown CBD. The project is planned to deliver 558 apartments across five towers, ground-floor retail and commercial space, dining uses, open parkland, pedestrian links, community facilities and basement parking.
Enhancements to Smiths Creek Reserve are underway to improve visitor experience and protect the environment. The $514,055 project includes upgrades to over 5km of walking and fire trails with improved pathways, drainage, and access, a new 580-metre green-link trail connecting the Leumeah Precinct to the reserve, new wayfinding signage, vehicle access…
State Significant Development delivering approximately 112,000 sqm of warehouse and logistics facilities across staged development at Minto. The project includes high-clearance warehouses, offices, external hardstand storage, B-double access and sustainability initiatives including rooftop solar, EV charging and smart metering.
Construction of an accessible, sanctioned mountain bike facility featuring over 8.3 km of tracks across 13 new trails catering to beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders, along with upgrades to existing trails, extreme riding areas, signage, and park amenities.
Construction is underway on the new Multipurpose Community Facilities Hub at Hurley Park, funded via the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program. The facility features an adaptable hall space accommodating up to 200 people, commercial community kitchen, tech lab/digital hub, breakout meeting rooms, showers, laundry, and a community garden.
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Estimated completion year of the 64 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2024 1, 2025 0, 2026 17, 2027 22, 2028 8, 2029 4, 2030 8, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1, 2036 3. 31 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 105 substantial development applications lodged in and around Leumeah - Minto Heights over the past 5 years, 93 in the last 12 months; 22 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 6, 2023 0, 2024 1, 2025 5, 2026 (to Nov) 93.
Key application 12 Old Leumeah Road, Leumeah Retail | $29m
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 105 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 93 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 26th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 36 | ABS building approvals | 48th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 56 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 22 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 include: Campbelltown Sport and Health Centre of Excellence (Approved); Leumeah Hollylea Road Mixed-Use Precinct (Planning); Leumeah Live - Sport and Entertainment Precinct (Planning); Leumeah Public Preschool (Planning); and Leumeah Vertical Village - O'Sullivan Road (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Sports & Recreation, and Communities, among others.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Leumeah - Minto Heights compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 area has seen 60 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2's current population of 17,364 has been supported by 36 approvals on average over recent years.
The Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 has seen 2.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 585 people in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 36, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 has grown by approximately 424 people, while 178 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.4 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Leumeah - Minto Heights is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,364 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +3.8% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 734 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 46th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 16,729 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 635 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 23.65 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 was estimated to be approximately 17,364 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 17,328 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The leumeah - minto heights sa2 has added approximately 635 people and shown a 3.80% increase from the 16,729 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is estimated at 734 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.3% per annum.
Population growth in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (60.7%), Natural increase (39.3%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 60.7% of overall population gains.
Leumeah - Minto Heights's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 20.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 25.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 49.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 37 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 13.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 14.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 6.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 at 37 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 37 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 37 years as at August 2026, Leumeah - Minto Heights is equal to the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average and similarly aligned with comparable to the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 13.4% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 13.0% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is broadly in line with Greater Sydney.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 20.0% of the population in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 18.1% of the population in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 as at August 2026.
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $58,027 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 45th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $65,818 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,596 | 2021 Census, weekly | 41st percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $719 | 2021 Census, weekly | 32nd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 17.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,875 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 23.8% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is approximately $61,729. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $58,027.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is approximately $70,017. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $65,818.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is approximately $61,729 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $58,027 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is approximately $70,017 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $65,818 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2's households (~35.2% / 2,029 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 35.2% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is $1,596/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is $1,875/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is $719/wk.
The Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2's median income among taxpayers is $58,027 and the average income stands at $65,818, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $63,183 and $86,684 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $61,729 (median) and $70,017 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is $5,663 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The leumeah - minto heights sa2's disposable income is $5,663 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis reveals Leumeah - Minto Heights recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 68.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 8,897 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 13,498 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 9,446 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 has approximately 8,897 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 5.8%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 stands at 5.8%, which is 1.7 percentage points above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (15.4% of employment), retail trade (11.0%), and construction (10.2%). Other significant employers include manufacturing and education & training.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is 68.6%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The leumeah - minto heights sa2 shows notable specialisation in manufacturing, which employs 9.4% of the local workforce compared to 5.7% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The leumeah - minto heights sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Education in Leumeah - Minto Heights: university qualifications 19.4%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 990.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 12.9% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 5.1% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 19.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 26.3% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.4% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.0% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 44.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 28.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.9% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.4% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.2% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
19.4% of people aged 15 and over in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
44.2% of people aged 15 and over in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The leumeah - minto heights sa2 ranks in the 35th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 are: Certificate (26.3%), Bachelor Degree (12.9%), Advanced Diploma (10.0%).
28.9% of the population in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.4% in primary school, 8.2% in secondary school, 3.9% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is 990, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 4 schools within the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,773 students.
The leumeah - minto heights sa2 includes 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Leumeah - Minto Heights features high concentrations of single parent families but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.8 people | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 23.3% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 35.3% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 23.6% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 13.8% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 5,758 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 5,977 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 74.3% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 had 5,758 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 3.8% to an estimated 5,977 households today.
The average household size in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is 2.8 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 74.3% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (23.3%), group households (2.4%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 4,278 family households, couples with children account for 35.3% of all households, couples without children at home 23.6%, and single parent families 13.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 45.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 36.7% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 23.3% of all households in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.4% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Leumeah - Minto Heights was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 29.9% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 27.2% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 72.8% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 85.6% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 70.1% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 3.3% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
Leumeah - Minto Heights was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 29.9% of its population born overseas and 27.2% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Leumeah - Minto Heights was found to be Christianity, which makes up 55.5% of people in Leumeah - Minto Heights. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Islam, which comprises 8.5% of the population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Leumeah - Minto Heights are Australian, comprising 23.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 17.8%, English, comprising 22.2% of the population, and Other, comprising 15.4% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 1.9% of Leumeah - Minto Heights (vs 0.5% across Greater Sydney), Lebanese at 1.8% (vs 2.6%) and Maori at 1.0% (vs 0.4%).
29.9% of the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
27.2% of the population in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
3.3% of the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
85.6% of the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Leumeah - Minto Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 31.6% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 30.4% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 84.5% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 64th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 38.0% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 10.2% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $360 | 2021 Census, weekly | 46th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 22.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 67th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 28.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 85th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2, 30.4% of homes are owned outright, 38.0% are owned with a mortgage, and 31.6% are rented.
According to the latest data, 84.5% of dwellings in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 are houses.
In the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2, 5.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 10.2% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 stands at 30.4%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is $2,000, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is $1,252, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 28.9% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 22.6% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 28.9% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 22.6% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 consists of 84.5% detached houses, 10.2% semi-detached dwellings, 5.4% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Leumeah - Minto Heights consumes approximately 18.1% of median household income ($6,911 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Leumeah - Minto Heights show attached dwellings contributing 13% of approvals compared to 16% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 87% of applications versus 84% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health in Leumeah - Minto Heights: private health cover 50.4%, no long-term health condition 66.0%.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 50.4% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 32nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 66.0% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 6.5% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 73.4% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.7% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
Around 50.4% of people in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2, 6.5% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
8.4% of people in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 6.1% of the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.8% of people in the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2, 50.4% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 72 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 157 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 87th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 3,876 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 69th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 111 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 41 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.4 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 29.7% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 157 public transport stops within the Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2.
The Leumeah - Minto Heights SA2 has 3,876 weekly trips across 41 routes, averaging 553 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 146 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 403 m away and the nearest school 634 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 157 stops nearby, 3,876 weekly trips, access rating 72 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 28 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 28th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 403 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 634 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 987 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 11 long day care centres with 590 places in Leumeah - Minto Heights, about 1.9 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Leumeah - Minto Heights compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Leumeah - Minto Heights ranks in the 55th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Leumeah - Minto Heights's resilient property market has recorded 209 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 99% residential and 1% commercial transactions.
Leumeah - Minto Heights is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
Leumeah - Minto Heights's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis reveals Leumeah - Minto Heights recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide.
Education in Leumeah - Minto Heights: university qualifications 19.4%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 990.
Leumeah - Minto Heights features high concentrations of single parent families but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Leumeah - Minto Heights was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Leumeah - Minto Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health in Leumeah - Minto Heights: private health cover 50.4%, no long-term health condition 66.0%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Leumeah - Minto Heights has an estimated 17,364 residents, up 3.8% since the 2021 Census, with 9 projects tracked in Leumeah - Minto Heights.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Leumeah - Minto Heights.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (123021441). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Leumeah - Minto Heights from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Leumeah - Minto Heights with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
