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 the Leumeah statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 10,380 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 388 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,992 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 10,315 in June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 48 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,563 persons per square kilometer, placing Leumeah (SA2) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 53.0% 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. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth is anticipated nationally, with Leumeah (SA2) expected to increase by 455 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 3.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Leumeah has had approximately 23 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 117 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 14 approvals recorded. The average new residents per year per dwelling constructed in Leumeah is 1.1 for the period between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, this has increased to 4.6 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, aligning with broader regional figures.

This year, there have been $239,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Leumeah has significantly lower building activity, which is 65.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, also being under the national average, suggesting an established market with potential planning limitations. New development in Leumeah consists of 69.0% detached houses and 31.0% townhouses or apartments, offering options across different price points. With around 435 people per dwelling approval, Leumeah shows a developed market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 323 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond 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 14 projects likely influencing the region. Notable projects are 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 significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 7.7% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.6%.

As of September 2025, there are 4,972 residents employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Sydney's at 3.5%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation in Leumeah lags behind Greater Sydney at 54.5% compared to 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Manufacturing is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employ only 4.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.6% while the labour force grew by 4.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a similar unemployment rate increase. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released in financial year 2023, Leumeah had a median income among taxpayers of $49,035 and an average income of $56,245. Both figures are below the national averages of $60,817 for Greater Sydney's median income and $83,003 for its average income. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes in Leumeah as of September 2025 would be approximately $53,380 and $61,228 respectively. The 2021 Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Leumeah rank modestly, between the 27th and 33rd percentiles. Income distribution indicates that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 34.6% of residents (3,591 people), similar to the surrounding region at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Leumeah, with only 80.1% of income remaining, 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.1% houses and 22.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Leumeah stood at 26.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.3% and rented ones at 39.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Sydney metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure in Leumeah was $350, compared to Sydney metro's $380. Nationally, Leumeah's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less 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, consisting of 34.1% couples with children, 21.1% couples without children, and 13.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.5%, with lone person households at 26.5% and group households accounting for 2.9%. 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 prominent, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 24.8%. Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.8% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Leumeah has 91 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 41 different routes, facilitating 4,249 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 128 meters.

On average, there are 607 daily trips across all routes, which amounts to approximately 46 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 common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49%, covering about 5109 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.9% and 8.2% of residents respectively. About 66.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.3% across Greater Sydney. The area has 16.7% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 1733 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 was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Leumeah has a high 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 its population. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 9.4% versus 12.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (22.4%), English (21.0%), and Other (18.3%). Notably, Samoan, Filipino, and Hungarian ethnicities have higher representation in Leumeah than regionally: Samoan at 2.3% versus 2.4%, Filipino at 3.1% versus 3.3%, and Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%.

Leumeah's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Leumeah has a median age of 37, which matches Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and is comparable to Australia's median age of 38. The 0-4 age group comprises 7.1% of Leumeah's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 age cohort makes up 13.9%, which is lower compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.7% to 6.1% of Leumeah's population. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 11.4% to 10.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Leumeah's age structure. Notably, the 85+ group is projected to grow by 141%, reaching 425 people from its current figure of 176. The aging population trend is evident with those aged 65 and above accounting for 55% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 5-14 and 65-74 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.