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The median house price in Leeton is $500k, with units at $330k. House values have moved 10.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Leeton has an estimated 9,157 residents. 313 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 40 people per 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Leeton has an estimated headcount of roughly 9,157 people as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 9,170 people, this indicates a slight contraction of 13 people (0.1%). Such figures are based on the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 showing 9,152 residents, supplemented by 313 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. This population yields a density of 39 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious local environment.
Over the preceding ten years, the suburb of Leeton maintained solid momentum, posting a 0.4% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the wider SA3 area. Recent population expansion was driven predominantly by overseas migration, which supplied approximately 51.0% of total inbound numbers. Projections for the suburb of Leeton incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia series (using 2022 as the base year) alongside 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling (anchored to 2021) for locations outside the primary dataset, extending age-specific trends across 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population trajectory is tracking within the lower quartile of regional Australia, with SA2 aggregations indicating an addition of 8 persons by 2041, representing an overall increase of virtually no net inflow over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
90 new dwellings have been approved in Leeton over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 23, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Examining ABS residential approval statistics aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Leeton records approximately 18 approved dwellings each year, totaling roughly 90 approved homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 23 approvals registered during FY-25 to date. Given that just 0.4 new residents per year arrived for each newly approved residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), housing supply is comfortably meeting or outpacing local demand, providing abundant options for buyers and accommodation capacity beyond current projections. Meanwhile, construction projects average an expected cost of $594,000 per residence, pointing to builder emphasis on higher-end, premium residential developments.
Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $10.8 million during this financial year, demonstrating steady non-residential development activity. Per capita building activity in Leeton stands at roughly 56% of the level recorded across Rest of NSW, placing the locality in the 36th percentile nationally, which moderates overall construction volume and channels buyer attention toward existing properties. This below-average output mirrors national benchmarks, reflecting an established urban footprint alongside potential planning constraints. Detached houses account for 76.0% of recent approvals, while medium and high-density housing makes up 24.0%, reinforcing low-density neighborhood character with freestanding options favored by buyers seeking space. The ratio of 416 people per approved dwelling underscores an unhurried, low-volume development setting. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, Leeton is projected to add 3 residents by 2041. Under current building volumes, planned residential development appears well placed to satisfy demographic demand, fostering buyer-friendly conditions and supporting growth capacity ahead of existing projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Leeton
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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 inside Leeton, worth an estimated $22 million. A further 43 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.37 billion. 13 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Community growth and performance remain heavily influenced by capital works, planning schemes, and regional infrastructure delivery. AreaSearch has highlighted 6 active projects of key importance, comprising the Roxy Community Theatre Redevelopment, 98 Cassia Road Subdivision, CBD Enhancement Stage 3 - Chelmsford Place Town Square, and Sorelli Estate.
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Roxy Community Theatre Redevelopment
Heritage restoration and adaptive re-use of the heritage-listed Roxy Theatre to create a modern, fully accessible performing arts and community venue. Stage 1 has been completed and is operating, while Stage 2 is under construction and will deliver a flexible black box theatrette, function kitchen, education and gaming spaces, theatre management facilities and upgraded support areas.
98 Cassia Road Subdivision
An 11-acre property approved for subdivision into 31 residential lots, including a retention basin, parkland with playground and BBQ facilities. The land was sold in November 2024, but no construction updates available.
CBD Enhancement Stage 3 - Chelmsford Place Town Square
Refurbishment of the Chelmsford Place Promenade to create a vibrant town square featuring water elements, shaded areas, heritage light poles, restored band rotunda, stage area, turf, trees, seating, and war memorial obelisks, realizing Walter Burley Griffin's original vision.
Sorelli Estate
Brand-new subdivision of 29 titled residential lots ranging from 763m2 to 1084m2 located off Karri Road, with new streets including Sorelli Place, Brodie Court and Thomas Court. Close to schools, childcare, hospital and shops.
Cedar Grove Estate
Multi-housing development and 38-lot community title subdivision providing new residential housing options in Narrandera. Development Application DA-045-2024-2025 was submitted by MPG Built Pty Ltd with public submissions closing on 10 July 2025. The project aims to address housing demand in this regional NSW town located on the Murrumbidgee River.
Narrandera Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
This project involves the development of a detailed business case and preliminary design for a new water treatment plant in Narrandera to address chronic water quality issues. As of April 2026, the project remains in the planning phase with a $1.82 million business case underway, slated for completion in late 2027. Recent political commitments in 2026 have pledged $16 million toward construction costs to fast-track a permanent solution. The facility will investigate a capacity of 12.9 megalitres per day, utilizing advanced treatment processes to remove iron and manganese and potentially diversifying supply by incorporating Murrumbidgee River water alongside existing groundwater bores.
Lincoln Lifestyle Griffith Hill
An over-50s land lease community by Lincoln Place delivering approximately 186 low-maintenance homes across multiple stages. The Wellness Centre officially opened in April 2026 with a heated pool, bowling green, pickleball court, putting green and community spaces. Construction continues on the main clubhouse and later stages of the estate.
Favell Street Commercial Development
Construction of Five (5) Commercial Tenancies to be used for Specialised Retail Premises and Warehousing. The development comprises mixed-use commercial facilities in Griffith's established industrial area, providing modern warehouse and retail premises for local businesses.
4,310 residents of Leeton are employed, from a labour force of 4,498. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 61.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,680, about 84% 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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The local labour market in Leeton maintains an even distribution between professional and industrial roles, highlighted by substantial manufacturing capacity and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. Across the area, 4,310 residents are employed as of March 2026, aligning closely with the Regional NSW unemployment rate of 4.1% and workforce participation rate of 60.6%. Census figures recorded 6.3% of workers operating from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The primary employment sectors for local workers are manufacturing, education & training, along with health care & social assistance.
Industrial manufacturing is exceptionally prominent, employing 3.1 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance engages only 10.2% of local workers compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. A comparison between Census working figures and resident worker totals indicates limited employment self-containment within the local area. AreaSearch evaluations of broader ABS and SALM series show that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 3.5% as employment fell by 3.1%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia (Mar-26) offer additional context for Leeton, anticipating national job gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sector forecasts against the local industry baseline suggests area employment could expand by 4.9% across five years and 11.3% over ten years (a basic proportional extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Leeton is $1,425 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $763 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,337 a year against an average of $55,801. 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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ATO postcode aggregations by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Leeton's median taxpayer earnings at $50,337 and the average at $55,801. These levels track below the Australian standard, as well as the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $55,532 (median) and $61,560 (average) as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census records, family, household, and individual earnings placed in the 30th to 41st percentiles. Income distributions show a major concentration of 31.7% of workers (2,902 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan benchmark of 29.9%.
Local residents retain 87.6% of income after housing expenses, though disposable amounts place in the 35th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Leeton had 3,279 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 10% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 17.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.1%. 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 most recent Census data, Leeton's residential stock was made up of 85.2% houses and 14.8% other dwellings, which included semi-detached units, apartments, and other housing types. This distribution contrasts with Regional NSW, where houses accounted for 82.6% and other dwellings made up 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Leeton were lower than the Regional NSW average, standing at 35.6%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged at 32.8% or rented at 31.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leeton was significantly lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,300.
Weekly rent in the area was recorded at $250, compared to $330 for Regional NSW. On a national scale, Leeton's mortgage repayments fall well below the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Leeton are also substantially lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Leeton counted 3,279 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family structures represent 68.7% of households, consisting of 27.9% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent arrangements. Non-family dwellings make up 31.3%, comprising lone person residences at 28.9% and group living situations at 2.5%. The typical household size sits at a median of 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.5% of adults in Leeton hold a university qualification, including 11.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 30.7% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 2,213 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 928 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualification levels in the locality reflect notable educational disparities, with university degree attainment at 14.5% compared to the statewide average of 32.2%. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications represent 11.1%, postgraduate credentials account for 1.9%, and graduate diplomas comprise 1.5%. Technical education is widespread, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, including 7.2% with advanced diplomas and 30.7% with certificates. Formal study participation is strong locally, with 31.1% of the population enrolled across various educational levels. This includes 11.6% attending primary school, 10.8% in secondary education, and 2.1% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Leeton reaches 240 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 250 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transit networks in Leeton encompass 240 active transport stops across train and bus networks, operating along 25 distinct routes that provide 248 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is strong, with an average distance of 165 meters from residences. Commuting patterns reflect an outward residential flow, with private vehicles accounting for 94% of trips and walking representing 4%. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles, while 6.3% of workers worked from home according to 2021 Census data collected during COVID-19 conditions. Transit services provide an average of 35 daily trips across all lines, translating to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
The 100 nearest stops to the geographic centre are indicated on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.4% of residents in Leeton report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch indicate elevated public health demands in Leeton across mortality metrics and chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, accompanied by private health insurance coverage of approximately 49% (~4,491 people). This level trails both the Regional NSW benchmark of 51.9% and the national figure of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis constitute the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 10.4% and 9.0% of the community respectively, while 64.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical issues, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts experience notable chronic illness rates, while residents aged 65 and over number 1,803 people (19.7% of the locality), which is below the 23.3% regional benchmark.
Chronic health challenges among local seniors remain pronounced relative to broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Leeton is largely Australian-born, at 86.9% of residents, with 11.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.0%) and English (27.4%). 5.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures place Leeton below standard regional levels, with Australian citizens comprising 85.0% of the populace, 86.9% born in Australia, and 88.3% using only English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 69.4% of local residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Ancestral backgrounds are led by Australian heritage at 29.0%, English at 27.4%, and Irish at 8.4%. Additional ethnic representations include Italian ancestry at 7.6% (against 2.1% regionally), Australian Aboriginal heritage at 5.2% (compared to 4.6%), and Samoan ancestry at 0.4% (versus 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Leeton is 38. 25.7% 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 age distribution of Leeton skews younger than Regional NSW benchmarks. Updated estimates as of August 2026 indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 34.5% of the population, compared to 29.3% regionally, while those aged 65+ account for 19.7% against 23.3% across Regional NSW. The estimated median age remains at 38, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years below the 2021 Regional NSW median of 43. Middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) declined from 24.1% at the Census to an estimated 22.3%. Projections to 2041 indicate that senior cohorts will expand by 194 residents (11%) to reach 1,998, while younger and middle-aged brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Leeton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 4 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 313 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,170 at the 2021 Census → 9,157 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 Aug 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 (SAL12302). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.