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Leschenault has an estimated 3,235 residents, up from 3,058 at the 2021 Census — a change of 177 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 40.0% of that increase. Density is about 75 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 ABS demographic updates and address data verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Leschenault has a resident count of approximately 3,235 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 177 individuals (5.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,058 residents. This estimate is based on an AreaSearch calculation of 3,228 people using June 2025 ABS ERP data, plus 3 validated new addresses added since the Census. The density of the suburb stands at 74 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential for future housing growth.
The expansion was mostly propelled by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 40.0% of the overall population rise, with positive contributions also coming from interstate and overseas migration. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as a base, are applied by AreaSearch to each SA2. For areas lacking this data, or for periods after 2032, growth calculations use age cohort rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, based on 2022 figures. Future demographic trends indicate regional areas nationwide will grow faster than the median, with this suburb projected to add 489 residents by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total expansion of 14.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Building activity in the suburb of Leschenault is very quiet, averaging 1 new dwellings annually, totaling 9 approvals over a five-year period. This low level of construction is typical for rural settings where housing requirements are limited and development is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. With such low numbers, annual percentage shifts and relative rankings can fluctuate significantly due to individual projects. The suburb of Leschenault displays residential construction volumes that are far lower than the Rest of WA. The development rate is also significantly under national averages.
All recent additions to the housing stock have been standalone houses, preserving the rural character and spaciousness of the area. A ratio of 715 people per single building approval highlights the quiet nature of local construction activity. Looking ahead, the suburb of Leschenault is projected to add 482 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current pace of building continues, the supply of homes may fall short of population growth, which could increase competition among purchasers and support higher property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Leschenault, worth an estimated $6.13 billion. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.2 billion. 22 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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, planning choices, and development works have a major impact on property market conditions. A search has identified 11 significant projects expected to influence the area. Prominent works include the Leschenault Leisure Centre Expansion, the Kemerton Strategic Industrial Area (KSIA), Kingston at Australind, and the Australind Community Precinct, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Leschenault Leisure Centre Expansion
A $30 million major expansion of the Leschenault Leisure Centre to meet the needs of the growing Harvey Region. The project includes the construction of two additional indoor multi-purpose courts (bringing the total to four), expanded gym and fitness areas, a new creche, and upgraded change rooms. Key features include spectator seating with a retractable grandstand to triple capacity, a mezzanine function space with viewing platforms, and dedicated facilities for umpires and coaches. The upgrades are designed to host state-level basketball and netball competitions and ensure the facility meets modern safety and accessibility standards.
Kemerton Strategic Industrial Area (KSIA)
The Kemerton Strategic Industrial Area (KSIA) is a 7,543-hectare primary heavy industrial site designed to support downstream processing and high-tech manufacturing. Strategically located 17km north of Bunbury, it serves as a global hub for the lithium supply chain and renewable energy materials. The precinct features a 2,113-hectare industrial core protected by a significant nature buffer. Current major operations include the Albemarle Lithium Hydroxide Plant and CRISTAL's titanium dioxide plant. Ongoing works focus on securing strategic environmental approvals under the EPBC Act and upgrading regional transport infrastructure to facilitate long-term industrial expansion.
Albemarle Lithium Hydroxide Plant (Kemerton)
A world-scale lithium hydroxide processing plant located in the Kemerton Strategic Industrial Area. As of February 2026, Albemarle has idled the entire facility, placing the final operating unit (Train 1) into care and maintenance alongside Train 2. Construction of Trains 3 and 4 was previously ceased in 2024. The plant was designed to produce up to 100,000 tpa of battery-grade lithium hydroxide from spodumene concentrate sourced from the Greenbushes mine, but it is currently non-operational due to high Western operating costs and lithium market volatility.
Covalent Lithium Refinery
A new, large-scale lithium hydroxide refinery. The facility will process spodumene from the Mt Holland mine and is expected to produce approximately 50,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide annually. The refinery is a joint venture between Wesfarmers and SQM.
Kingston at Australind
A premier 1400 lot residential subdivision on a 185 hectare site featuring extensive community infrastructure. The estate integrates Kingston Primary School, Our Lady of Mercy College nearby, and the Leschenault Leisure Centre. It is bounded by the Brunswick River and the Australind Bypass, offering a variety of housing styles and lifestyle amenities including lush parklands and a neighbourhood shopping centre.
Australind Community Precinct
A 23.1 million dollar community hub creating a civic heart for Australind, featuring a new library, council administration facilities, community meeting spaces, cultural activities areas, cafe/bookshop, council chambers, and landscaped courtyards. The master plan includes connection to Ridley Place Foreshore, creation of a new high street with mixed-use development, and retention of heritage elements. Designed by Gresley Abas in partnership with CCS Strategic.
Dalyellup Beach Estate
Coastal residential development featuring modern housing estates with beach access and community facilities. Award-winning master-planned community expected to yield 3,000 lots. Village in the Forest by the Sea.
Treendale Residential Estate
Master-planned residential community in Australind featuring staged land releases, family housing, parklands, river frontage, neighbourhood facilities and supporting retail and community infrastructure. Development continues through multiple active land release stages with new lots currently being marketed.
1,700 residents of Leschenault are employed, from a labour force of 1,731. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 64.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 suburb of Leschenault has a highly capable workforce, with notable employment in manufacturing and industrial sectors, alongside a very low unemployment rate of 1.8%, according to compiled local data. As of March 2026, 1,700 locals are employed, with unemployment sitting at 1.7% below the 3.5% rate seen in Regional WA, while participation in the labour market is close to the regional rate of 65.6%. Census data indicates that a modest 7.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions. Local employment is heavily represented in healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The concentration of manufacturing jobs is especially high, reaching 1.9 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.1% of the workforce, compared to the regional representation of 9.3%. Although there are local jobs, the ratio of Census workers to the local population indicates that a large share of residents travel to other areas for work. Based on statistical compilations from the ABS and SALM, the local workforce shrank by 1.2% and total employment fell by 1.3% over the 12 months ending March 2026, resulting in a stable unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional WA experienced a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labour force, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 help illustrate potential future occupational trends. Calculated over five and ten-year intervals, these forecasts are mapped against the local workforce structure. While national jobs are expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary by industry sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, using a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local population growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Leschenault is $2,197 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $788 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,310 a year against an average of $72,086. 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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Compiled ATO tax records for the 2023 financial year show that taxpayers in the suburb of Leschenault had a median income of $57,310 and an average income of $72,086. These figures exceed the national averages and compare to $59,973 and $74,392 respectively for Regional WA. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $63,574 for the median and $79,965 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household income was in the 78th percentile at $2,197 per week, while individual income was in the 47th percentile.
The weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 33.7% of the community, or 1,090 individuals, which is similar to the regional share of 31.1%. High-earning households are common, with 32.9% making more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end shops and services. Disposable income remains high at 88.3% after housing expenses, and the local SEIFA income score falls into the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Leschenault had 1,002 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 6% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in the suburb of Leschenault at the most recent Census was 95.4% standalone houses and 4.6% other housing types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Outright home ownership stood at 43.9%, which is much higher than the regional rate, with 49.9% of households paying off a mortgage and 6.1% renting. Median monthly mortgage costs were $2,000, which is higher than the regional average of $1,560, and median weekly rent was $450, compared to the regional figure of $265.
Locally, mortgage repayments are above the national average of $1,863, and rental costs are also significantly higher than the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Leschenault counted 1,002 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,060 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 39% couples without children. 13% 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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Families make up 86.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 40.9%, couples without children at 39.1%, and single-parent households at 5.6%. The remaining 13.3% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 12.6% and group housing at 1.1%. The average household size is 2.9 people, exceeding the Regional WA average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in Leschenault hold a university qualification, including 13.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 35.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Leschenault has a lower proportion of university graduates at 18.0% compared to the national average of 30.4%, pointing to opportunities for targeted tertiary programs. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees comprise 13.1%, graduate diplomas account for 2.5%, and postgraduate qualifications represent 2.4%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 9.9% with advanced diplomas and 35.0% with certificates. Enrolment in education is strong, with 27.7% of the population participating in formal study. This student cohort comprises 10.7% in primary school, 10.4% in high school, and 1.9% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Leschenault means driving: households keep an average of 2.3 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport options include 2 active stops within the suburb of Leschenault, which are serviced by bus lines. These stops accommodate 2 routes and see 190 passenger trips each week. Access to transport is low, with residents living an average of 1935 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is mostly residential, leading 94% of commuting residents to travel by private car. Average car ownership is 2.3 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. Working from home was recorded for 7.4% of residents in the 2021 Census, which was potentially affected by temporary health restrictions.
Buses run at an average frequency of 27 times per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 95 weekly services at each bus stop.
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69.6% of residents in Leschenault report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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 indicators in the suburb of Leschenault are positive, with low rates of chronic illnesses and mortality observed across both younger and older age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 56% of the population, or approximately 1,805 individuals. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns, affecting 9.1% and 7.0% of residents. Conversely, 69.6% of the population reported no long-term health issues, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Health statistics for residents under 65 are better than average. The suburb has 20.6% of its population aged 65 and over, representing 666 people, which is higher than the Regional WA figure of 19.2%.
Senior citizens in the area enjoy good health, with national rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Leschenault is largely Australian-born, at 82.1% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.8%) and Australian (30.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Leschenault has a low level of cultural diversity, with 82.1% of residents born in Australia, 90.7% holding citizenship, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 47.3% of the community. Judaism is notably overrepresented at 0.2% of the population compared to a regional average of exactly 0.0%. The most common ancestries among residents are English at 34.8%, Australian at 30.6%, and Scottish at 8.4%. Some smaller ethnic backgrounds show higher representation than the wider region, with Welsh residents at 0.8% of the suburb compared to 0.6% regionally, South Australian residents at 1.0% compared to 0.6%, and Italian ancestry at 4.3% compared to 3.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Leschenault is 47, older than 85% of areas nationally. 18.3% 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 the suburb of Leschenault is 47 years, which is older than the Regional WA median of 40 years and the national median of 38 years. The suburb features a high proportion of people aged 55 - 64, making up 17.3% of the population compared to 11.2% nationally, but has a smaller share of young adults aged 25 - 34 at 6.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the share of 15 to 24 year-olds increased from 10.8% to 11.8%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.1% to 12.7%.
Demographic shifts by 2041 will see the 45 to 54 cohort increase by 24% (121 people) to reach 620 from 498, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is expected to shrink by 13 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Leschenault
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 5 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 Jun 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,058 at the 2021 Census → 3,235 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 (SAL50847). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.