Leschenault

Leschenault has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Leschenault's population is estimated at around 3,389 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 331 people (10.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,058 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,311, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 1 validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 78 persons per square kilometer. Leschenault's 10.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 40.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). As we examine future population trends, an above median population growth of regional areas nationally is projected. The suburb is expected to expand by 574 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 16.4% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Leschenault when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Leschenault averaged approximately six new dwelling approvals per year. Between financial years 2021 (FY-21) and 2025 (FY-25), an estimated 34 homes were approved, with three more approved in FY-26 as of the present time.

Each year, around ten people moved to the area for each dwelling built during these five financial years. This has led to a substantial lag between supply and demand, typically resulting in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new homes was approximately $396,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. Compared to the rest of Western Australia (WA), Leschenault showed significantly reduced construction activity, at 65.0% below the regional average per person between FY-21 and FY-25. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes, although construction activity has recently intensified.

Nationally, construction activity in Leschenault is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent building activity consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature. Detached housing tends to attract space-seeking buyers. With approximately 197 people per dwelling approval, Leschenault exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Leschenault is projected to add 554 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth in the area.

Leschenault has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 11 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Leschenault Leisure Centre Expansion, Kemerton Strategic Industrial Area (KSIA), Kingston at Australind, and Australind Community Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Leschenault ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Leschenault has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.9% as of June 2025, lower than the Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%.

Employment grew by 5.5% over the past year based on AreaSearch data aggregation. In Leschenault, 1,888 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 61.4%, close to the Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Manufacturing is particularly specialized, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 1.1% compared to Rest of WA's 9.3%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in Sep-22, employment increased by 5.5% alongside labour force growth of 5.5%, with unemployment remaining unchanged. In comparison, Rest of WA saw employment grow by 1.1%, labour force expand by 0.5%, and unemployment fall by 0.6 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Leschenault's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Leschenault's median income among taxpayers was $57,310 in financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $72,086 during the same period. This compares to figures for Rest of WA which were $57,323 and $71,163 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $65,448 (median) and $82,322 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 78th percentile ($2,197 weekly), while personal income sat at the 47th percentile. In Leschenault, 33.7% of the population (1,142 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen regionally where 31.1% similarly occupied this range. Higher earners represented a substantial presence with 32.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retained 88.3% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Leschenault is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Leschenault, as per the latest Census evaluation, 95.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 4.6% comprising semi-detached, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro WA's figures of 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Leschenault stood at 43.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.9% and rented ones at 6.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, exceeding Non-Metro WA's average of $1,616. Weekly rent in Leschenault was recorded at $450, compared to Non-Metro WA's $300. Nationally, Leschenault's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 86.7% of all households, including 40.9% couples with children, 39.1% couples without children, and 5.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.3%, with lone person households at 12.6% and group households comprising 1.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Leschenault shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 18.0%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.5%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (35.0%). Educational participation is high at 27.7%, comprising primary education (10.7%), secondary education (10.4%), and tertiary education (1.9%).

Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, necessitating families to access them in neighboring areas.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Leschenault indicates that there are two operational transport stops currently active. These stops offer a mix of bus services. There is one individual route serving these stops collectively providing 95 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to transport is rated as limited with residents typically located 1935 meters from the nearest stop. The service frequency averages 13 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 47 weekly trips per individual stop.

Leschenault's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows positive outcomes for Leschenault residents.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 56% (~1,891 people) have private health cover, which is a very high rate. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 9.1% of residents) and mental health issues (7.0%). A total of 69.6% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 66.4% in the rest of WA. In Leschenault, 19.1% (~647 people) are aged 65 and over, which is higher than the 17.6% in the rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors in Leschenault are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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

Leschenault's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 82.1% of its population born in Australia as of the latest data from 2016. This is reflected in the high percentage of citizens, standing at 90.7%, and the majority speaking English only at home, at 96.4%. Christianity was identified as the predominant religion in Leschenault, comprising 47.3% of its population, according to the 2016 census data.

However, one of the most notable overrepresentations was observed in Judaism, with 0.2% of Leschenault's population identifying with this faith, compared to none reported across the rest of Western Australia in the same year. In terms of ancestry, based on the country of birth of parents, the top three groups represented in Leschenault were English at 34.8%, Australian at 30.6%, and Scottish at 8.4%. Notably, certain ethnic groups showed significant divergences: Welsh was overrepresented at 0.8% (versus 0.6% regionally), South African at 1.0% (versus 0.8%), and Italian at 4.3% (versus 4.8%).

Leschenault hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Leschenault's median age is 47 years, significantly higher than Rest of WA's 40 years and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of WA, Leschenault has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (17.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.0%). This 55-64 concentration is well above the national figure of 11.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.8% to 12.1%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 14.1% to 13.0%. By 2041, Leschenault's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 45 to 54 group is projected to grow by 25%, reaching 659 people from the current 528. Conversely, the 75 to 84 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.