Leschenault

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

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.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Leschenault according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

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.

Leschenault has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

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 ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Leschenault's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

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.

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

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%.

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

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.