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Leabrook has an estimated 1,550 residents, down from 1,605 at the 2021 Census — a change of 55 people, or 3.4%. The population has thinned by an average 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 2,460 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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In the suburb of Leabrook, the local population is estimated to stand at approximately 1,550 in May 2026, according to analysis of ABS demographic updates and address registries verified by AreaSearch. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 1,605 people, this represents a loss of 55 people (3.4%). The estimate is based on a resident count of 1,549 determined by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics alongside post-Census address verification. This headcount translates to a density of 2,460 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the top quarter of Australian regions evaluated by AreaSearch.
Recent population gains in the area were almost exclusively driven by international migration, which acted as the sole source of growth. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, referencing a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, and for the years after 2032, regional projections by age bracket published by the SA State Government in 2023 using 2021 baseline details are integrated via weighted population growth models transitioning from local government areas to SA2 scales. In terms of future demographics, the suburb of Leabrook is projected to experience growth exceeding the national median, expanding by 280 persons by 2041 under these consolidated SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 18.0% over the 16 years.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS construction statistics mapped from broader spatial divisions, building approvals in Leabrook average roughly 1 residential property annually, representing a cumulative sum of 6 homes over the previous 5 financial years. For the current FY-26 period, no approvals have been registered. Because the local population has contracted, incoming housing additions have likely kept pace with buyer demand, maintaining a healthy selection of options on the market. Leabrook displays considerably subdued residential construction relative to Greater Adelaide, tracking 87.0% below the per-capita regional average. Although building activity has risen lately, this persistent deficit of new builds generally bolsters demand and valuation for established properties.
Activity levels also sit below the national benchmark, pointing to the mature character of the suburb and suggesting the presence of regulatory planning hurdles. Furthermore, all recent residential projects have consisted of multi-unit attached housing. This focus on higher-density options offers more budget-friendly entry points suitable for downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend marks a shift from the current housing profile, where standalone houses account for 40.0% of all dwellings, reflecting a shortage of vacant land, changing consumer preferences, and demand for varied, cost-effective options. With a ratio of roughly 1039 people per dwelling approval, the local property market is highly mature. Projections indicate that Leabrook will add 279 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If construction rates do not increase from their current levels, the supply of homes could fall short of demographic growth, potentially increasing rivalry among buyers and supporting upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Leabrook
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects close to Leabrook, worth an estimated $870 million. 3 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent regional programs include the SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, the O-Bahn City Access Project, the SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, and the Adelaide Level Crossing Removal Planning Program, with specific relevant initiatives outlined below.
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Norwood Green
A $120 million master-planned mixed-use community at 100 Magill Road, Norwood, built on the former Caroma factory site. The precinct comprises 111 apartments across five seven-storey buildings and 33 townhouses, arranged around a communal village green. Ground-floor retail includes an ALDI supermarket, East End Cellars, cafes and specialty tenants. Designed by Tectvs architects and jointly developed by Buildtec Group and Catcorp. Final stage apartments are now available, with earlier stages completed and occupied.
Glenside by Cedar Woods
Masterplanned redevelopment of the former Glenside Hospital site into a residential community of about 1,200 homes, including apartments and townhomes, with retained heritage buildings, landscaped streets, community open space and links to the Adelaide Park Lands. Several apartment stages, including Banksia and Bloom stages, are complete, while Cedar Woods continues to deliver the remaining apartment precincts. A 2025 Planning and Design Code Amendment has increased permitted height in a localised north-west corner from 8 to 20 storeys, enabling up to about 200 additional homes, subject to future development application approval.
Hamilton Hill (former Magill Youth Training Centre, Woodforde)
Masterplanned community by Kite Projects on the former Magill Youth Training Centre site in Woodforde, delivering around 440 homes across house allotments, townhouses and apartments. All townhouses, apartments and house and land packages are now sold. The final stage, St Andrews, comprises 53 architecturally designed one and two bedroom apartments on the northern edge of the site opposite the six hectare Lewis Yarlupurka O'Brien Reserve; construction has commenced with Build Society appointed as builder. The development includes a landscaped reserve with an amphitheatre, native creeks and walking and cycling trails connecting to the adjacent Morialta Conservation Park.
Burnside Village Expansion
Major expansion of Burnside Village shopping center bringing luxury brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Coco Republic to Adelaide. Features premium retail spaces, dining precincts, and enhanced parking facilities in a $200 million redevelopment.
703 residents of Leabrook are employed, from a labour force of 705. Unemployment sits at 0.3%, with participation at 50.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,356, about 87% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Leabrook has a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 0.3%, and 2.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 703 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.5% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation lags significantly (50.6% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.6%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 18.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area exhibits a notable concentration in professional & technical services, which represents 2.1 times the proportion seen across the wider region. Conversely, construction accounts for only 5.4% of employment, falling below the Greater Adelaide level of 8.7%. Because it is overwhelmingly residential, the area provides few local jobs, as highlighted by the discrepancy between the census-recorded local workforce and the resident population. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across broader regions shows that employment and the labor force both expanded by 2.9% over the 12-month period, while unemployment remained virtually unchanged. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2%, the labor force increase by 4.0%, and unemployment drop by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future labor demand. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. While employment nationwide is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Applying these sectoral outlooks to the local employment distribution suggests that employment among residents could rise by 7.7% over five years and 15.6% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Leabrook is $1,693 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $966 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,764 a year against an average of $94,608. The average runs 64% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch processing of the latest postcode-level tax records published by the ATO for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Leabrook recorded a median income of $57,764 and an average income of $94,608. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $63,639 for the median and $104,230 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes sit in the 75th percentile ($966 weekly), while household incomes are in the 46th percentile.
The statistics show that 27.4% of the population (424 individuals) have incomes between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the 31.8% recorded in the wider region. After accounting for housing expenditure, residents retain 87.7% of their earnings, indicating substantial discretionary funds, with the local SEIFA index ranking in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Leabrook had 735 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 41% detached houses and 26% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $308 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,140 a month. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing composition of Leabrook consisted of 40.5% standalone houses and 59.5% other dwelling types such as townhouses and apartments, differing from metropolitan Adelaide where houses comprise 75.2% and other options make up 24.9%. The rate of outright home ownership reached 47.8%, which is notably higher than the metropolitan Adelaide average, while the remaining homes were occupied by households with a mortgage (25.8%) or renters (26.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,140 was well above the metropolitan Adelaide average, while the median weekly rent was $308, compared to metropolitan Adelaide values of $1,562 and $320 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage obligations in the area are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs sit well below the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Leabrook counted 735 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 44% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 53.9%, which includes couples with children at 20.7%, couples without children at 26.9%, and single-parent households at 4.9%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 46.1%, with single-person households representing 44.3% and shared group households making up 1.6%. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the average of 2.5 recorded across Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.0% of adults in Leabrook hold a university qualification, including 30.6% with a bachelor degree and 13.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 8.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The level of education in Leabrook is considerably higher than regional standards, with 48.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% throughout Greater Adelaide. This educational profile leaves the suburb well-positioned for employment in knowledge industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 30.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and vocational credentials are held by 19.3% of residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (8.5%). A significant 22.6% of residents are enrolled in an educational institution.
This portion includes 6.8% in high school, 6.3% in primary school, and 5.7% undertaking university or college courses.
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Public transport in Leabrook reaches 13 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 430 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Leabrook include 13 active transit stops serviced by bus routes. These stops accommodate 7 distinct routes that together provide 428 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is highly rated, with residents living an average of 142 meters from the closest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute outside the area. Private vehicles are the main mode of travel at 84%, followed by buses at 8% and bicycles at 6%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.0, which is below the regional norm.
Census data from 2021 shows that 18.5% of residents worked from home, which may reflect conditions during the pandemic. Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 61 trips per day, which translates to roughly 32 weekly trips at each individual stop.
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60.7% of residents in Leabrook report no long-term health condition. 11.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, health outcomes in Leabrook are below average. The occurrence of typical medical issues among the general public is average, though it rises above the national benchmark among older demographics. However, the rate of private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 64% of the population (996 people) covered, compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. The most common health conditions reported by local residents are arthritis (12.5%) and heart disease (7.0%), while 60.7% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 42.3% of the community (655 people), which is significantly higher than the 19.2% average for Greater Adelaide. Although health indicators for seniors present some difficulties, they rank lower nationally than the statistics for the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.7% of Leabrook residents were born overseas and 16.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (21.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Leabrook displays higher cultural diversity than the vast majority of analyzed markets, with 26.7% of residents born outside Australia and 16.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 55.5% of the population. The most pronounced disproportion relative to the wider region is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the top three lineages reported by residents are English at 29.9%, Australian at 21.2%, and Irish at 8.2%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: French ancestry is overrepresented at 0.7% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Italian stands at 5.1% (compared to 5.2%), and Serbian ancestry is recorded at 0.4% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Leabrook is 55, older than 97% of areas nationally. 20.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Leabrook is 55 years, which is substantially higher than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the national median of 38. Residents aged 85 and over are highly represented at 14.2% of the local population, compared to the Greater Adelaide average, while those in the 25 - 34 bracket are underrepresented at 8.5%. The local concentration of residents aged 85 and over is also much higher than the national figure of 2.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 10.0% to 12.1% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 15.7% to 17.4%.
In contrast, the 65 to 74 group declined from 12.0% to 10.7%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 9.7% to 8.6%. By 2041, the age structure is projected to undergo major changes, led by an 82% increase in the 85+ cohort (adding 179 people) to reach 400 from a baseline of 220. This aging trend is prominent, with seniors aged 65 and over accounting for 86% of the total projected growth, while the 5 to 14 cohort is expected to decrease by 2 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Leabrook
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,605 at the 2021 Census → 1,550 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40753). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.