Leumeah

Leumeah is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

The population of Leumeah, as estimated based on analysis of ABS updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, is around 10,281 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,992 people. The change is inferred from the resident population estimate of 10,262 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 48 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,538 persons per square kilometer, placing Leumeah in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for the suburb.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Leumeah is anticipated to increase by 458 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 4.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Leumeah, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Leumeah shows approximately 23 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 117 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 5 approvals recorded. The average increase in residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 was 1.1 people, indicating a balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, this figure has increased to 6.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply. The average construction value of development projects in Leumeah is $310,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms.

This financial year, there have been $14,000 in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Leumeah records significantly lower building activity, with 65.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, which is also under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development consists of 69.0% detached houses and 31.0% townhouses or apartments, offering options across different price points from family homes to more affordable compact living. With around 584 people per dwelling approval, Leumeah reflects a highly mature market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Leumeah is projected to gain 425 residents by 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.

Leumeah has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 13 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include Campbelltown Sport and Health Centre of Excellence, Leumeah Vertical Village - O'Sullivan Road, Leumeah Hotel Vertical Village, and Leumeah Hollylea Road Mixed-Use Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Leumeah are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Leumeah has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 7.4% as of June 2025, which is 3.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.0%. There were 4,971 residents employed in June 2025, with workforce participation at 54.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Manufacturing is particularly specialized, employing 1.7 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services employ only 4.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.0% and labour force by 4.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Leumeah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released in financial year 2022, Leumeah had a median income among taxpayers of $49,035. The average income was $56,245. Both figures are below the national average. In Greater Sydney, these figures were $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median income in Leumeah as of September 2025 is approximately $55,218. The estimated average income for the same period is around $63,337. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes rank modestly in Leumeah, between the 27th and 33rd percentiles. Income distribution shows that 34.6% of residents (3,557 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually. This is similar to the surrounding region where this income bracket represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Leumeah, with only 80.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 28th percentile.

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

Leumeah's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.1% houses and 22.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares with Sydney metro's 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Leumeah was at 26.2%, with the rest being mortgaged (34.3%) or rented (39.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Sydney metro's average of $2,100. Median weekly rent was $350, compared to Sydney metro's $380. Nationally, Leumeah's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Leumeah has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.5% of all households, including 34.1% couples with children, 21.1% couples without children, and 13.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.5%, consisting of 26.5% lone person households and 2.9% group households. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Leumeah shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 21.7%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 24.8%. Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.8% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

Leumeah Public School and Leumeah High School serve a total of 1,182 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1004) offering balanced educational opportunities. School places per 100 residents are lower than the regional average at 11.5.

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

Leumeah has 83 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 40 individual routes, collectively facilitating 3,656 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 128 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

Service frequency averages 522 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 44 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Leumeah is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Leumeah faces significant health challenges, with notable prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~5,060 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.9% and 8.2% of residents respectively. Sixty-six point three percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.3% across Greater Sydney. Sixteen point eight percent of residents are aged 65 and over (1,727 people), which is higher than the 14.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Leumeah is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Leumeah has a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.3% of its population born overseas and 32.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Leumeah, making up 52.4% of people there. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 9.4% of Leumeah's population versus 12.5%.

Regarding ancestry, Australians make up 22.4%, English 21.0%, and Other groups 18.3%. Notably, Samoan (2.3%), Filipino (3.1%), and Hungarian (0.4%) ethnicities are also overrepresented in Leumeah compared to the regional averages of 2.4%, 3.3%, and 0.3% respectively.

Leumeah's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Leumeah's median age is 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's at 38 years. The 0-4 age group comprises 7.1%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 13.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group increased from 4.7% to 6.1%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort decreased from 11.4% to 10.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Leumeah's age structure. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 130%, reaching 426 people from its current 185. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 51% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 65-74 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.