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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated since the Census, Leneva's estimated population is around 1856 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 539 people (40.9%) from the 2021 Census figure of 1317 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 1785, based on examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 341 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 22 persons per square kilometer. Leneva's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (4.8%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 67% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 adjusted employing weighted aggregation method for areas not covered by ABS data. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends predict exceptional growth, placing Leneva among the top 10 percent of regional areas nationally, with an expected expansion of 1187 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 43.8% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Leneva recorded around 94 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 470 homes. As of FY-26, 39 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.7 people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. The average construction value of these dwellings was $427,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment.

This financial year, $147,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Rest of Vic., Leneva has 945.0% more construction activity per person, demonstrating strong developer confidence and greater buyer choice. New building activity consists of 97.0% detached dwellings and 3.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. The location has approximately 13 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Leneva is forecasted to gain 813 residents by 2041.

With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Leneva has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely affecting this region. Notable ones are 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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The exceptional employment performance in Leneva places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Leneva has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.0% as of September 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. The area had 905 residents employed at this time, with an unemployment rate 2.8% lower than the Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation was higher than standard, at 76.6% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. The leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Public administration & safety had a particularly high employment share, at 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 4.0% employment compared to 7.5% regionally. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.9, indicating substantial local employment opportunities.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, Leneva's labour force decreased by 0.7%, with employment declining by 0.8%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. This compared to Rest of Vic., where employment fell by 0.7% and the labour force contracted by 0.6%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data as of 25-Nov showed VIC's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%, and employment growth outpaced the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Leneva's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Leneva has an income level above the national average, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Leneva is $60,130, and the average income stands at $68,874. In comparison, Rest of Vic.'s median and average incomes are $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $65,091, and the average income will be around $74,556, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census figures indicate that household, family, and personal incomes in Leneva rank highly nationally, between the 83rd and 84th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 46.5% of locals (863 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region at 30.3%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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

Leneva's dwellings were entirely houses at the latest Census, with no semi-detached homes, apartments, or other dwellings. This contrasts with Non-Metro Vic., which had 91.6% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Leneva was 24.5%, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s level, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.2% and rented ones at 16.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leneva was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,473. Weekly rent in Leneva averaged $390, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $280. Nationally, Leneva's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded 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 make up the remaining 15.4%, with lone person households at 13.3% and group households comprising 2.8% of the total. 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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals two active transport stops operating within Leneva. These stops service a mix of buses along three individual routes, collectively providing 55 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 399 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages seven trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual 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. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population and closer to the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 54% (~1003 people) have private health cover, compared to 49.5% 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 clear of medical ailments, higher than the 64.1% across Rest of Vic. Leneva has 8.6% (159 people) of its population aged 65 and over, lower than the 20.7% in Rest of Vic. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to being above average.

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

Leneva had a cultural diversity level below average, with 88.6% of its population born in Australia, 92.4% being citizens, and 93.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Leneva, comprising 49.2% of people, compared to 48.2% across Rest of Vic. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.1%), English (28.7%), and Irish (8.9%).

Notably, Dutch (2.3%) was overrepresented in Leneva versus the regional average (1.6%), as were Polish (1.1% vs 0.5%) and Welsh (0.8% vs 0.4%).

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 substantially under Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Rest of Vic., Leneva has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44 (19.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.2%). This 35-44 concentration is well above the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the age group of 35 to 44 has grown from 17.7% to 19.8%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.6% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 7.5% to 5.8%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.7% to 11.4%. By 2041, Leneva is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition, with the 25 to 34 group projected to grow by 70%, reaching 512 people from 300.