Leneva

Leneva lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of November 2025, Leneva's population is estimated at around 1,940 people, reflecting an increase of 623 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for the suburb was 1,821 as of June 2024, with an additional 341 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 23 persons per square kilometer. Leneva's population growth of 47.3% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area (4.2%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed around 67.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors. AreaSearch projections for Leneva are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends predict exceptional growth, placing Leneva in the top 10 percent of regional areas nationwide. By 2041, the suburb is expected to expand by approximately 1,188 persons, reflecting an increase of around 37.6% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Leneva among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Leneva recorded around 88 residential properties granted approval per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 443 homes. As of FY-26, 26 approvals have been recorded. Over these years, an average of 0.7 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. This suggests new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of new homes is $427,000. Additionally, $1.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year. Compared to Rest of Vic., Leneva shows 892.0% higher construction activity per person. This level is substantially higher than nationally, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity consists of 97.0% standalone homes and 3.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature.

With around 17 people per dwelling approval, Leneva exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Leneva is expected to grow by 730 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects expected to influence the area, among them notable ones like the Riverina Redevelopment Program (Albury Wodonga Military Area Redevelopment Project), 92 Martins Road Leneva Residential Development, Hydrogen Park Murray Valley (HyP Murray Valley), and Leneva-Baranduda Precinct Structure Plan. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Leneva performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Leneva has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the past year, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of June 2025, there are 942 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 2.8% lower than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is high at 76.6%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 4.0%, compared to the regional average of 7.5%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.9, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.8% while labour force rose by 2.0%, leading to a slight unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic. saw an employment decline of 0.9% and labour force decline of 0.4%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Leneva's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Leneva has a median taxpayer income of $60,130 and an average income of $68,874 based on latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This is higher than national averages, contrasting with Rest of Vic.'s median income of $48,741 and average income of $60,693. According to Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $67,442 (median) and $77,249 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Leneva rank highly nationally, between the 83rd and 84th percentiles. Income analysis reveals 46.5% of the population (902 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to metropolitan regions where 30.3% occupy this range. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Leneva is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Leneva, as per the latest Census, was entirely composed of houses with no other dwellings reported. This is in contrast to Non-Metro Vic., which had 91.6% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Leneva stood at 24.5%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 59.2% and rented ones making up 16.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, surpassing Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,473. The median weekly rent in Leneva was recorded at $390, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $280. Nationally, Leneva's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Leneva features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 84.6% of all households, including 47.6% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 15.4%, with lone person households at 13.3% and group households making up 2.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Leneva exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Leneva trail regional benchmarks; 26.1% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to 33.4% in VIC. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (29.5%).

Educational participation is notably high; 34.2% of residents are currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.7% in primary, 9.0% in secondary, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education. Educational provision includes Kerribana Primary School and Grace Christian College Wodonga, collectively serving 156 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1029) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes one primary and one K-12 school. Limited local school capacity means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

Transport analysis indicates two operational public transport stops in Leneva. These stops offer a mix of bus services, collectively facilitating 51 weekly passenger trips via three individual routes. The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 399 meters, indicating good accessibility.

Service frequency averages seven trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 25 weekly trips per stop.

Leneva's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Leneva. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population and nears the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 54% (~1048 people) have private health cover, compared to 49.4% in Rest of Vic. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.4% and 8.3% of residents respectively. Around 72.6% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 64.1% in Rest of Vic. Leneva has 8.5% (164 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 20.7% in Rest of Vic. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

Leneva is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Leneva showed lower cultural diversity with 88.6% born in Australia, 92.4% being citizens, and 93.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 49.2%, compared to 48.2% regionally. Ancestry wise, Australian (31.1%), English (28.7%), and Irish (8.9%) were top groups.

Dutch (2.3% vs regional 1.6%), Polish (1.1% vs regional 0.5%), and Welsh (0.8% vs regional 0.4%) were notably overrepresented.

Leneva's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

The median age in Leneva is 32 years, which is notably lower than Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 and also substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Rest of Vic., Leneva has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44 (19.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.1%). This concentration of residents aged 35-44 is well above the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the age group of 35 to 44 has grown from 17.7% to 19.8% of Leneva's population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.6% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group declined from 7.5% to 5.8%, and the 45 to 54 age group dropped from 12.7% to 11.5%. By 2041, Leneva is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 64%, reaching 514 people from the current 314.