Baranduda - Leneva
Statistical Area - sa2

Baranduda - Leneva lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Baranduda - Leneva's population is 15,107 as of Nov 2025. This is an increase of 2,329 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,778. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 14,293 in June 2024 and 882 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 60 persons per square kilometer. Baranduda - Leneva's growth of 18.2% since the 2021 census exceeded its SA3 area (4.2%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 67.0% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses 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 VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation method to population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is projected to expand by 9,676 persons based on latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 58.7% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Baranduda - Leneva was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Baranduda - Leneva has recorded approximately 252 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 1,263 homes. So far in FY-26, 79 approvals have been recorded. The average number of people moving to the area per new home constructed over these five years is 2.3. New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $281,000.

This financial year has seen $2.3 million in commercial development approvals. Compared to Rest of Vic., Baranduda - Leneva records 190.0% more new home approvals per person. New development consists of 98.0% standalone homes and 2.0% townhouses or apartments, with approximately 52 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate the area will gain 8,862 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Population forecasts indicate Baranduda - Leneva will gain 8,862 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Baranduda - Leneva has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 47 projects potentially affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Riverina Redevelopment Program (Albury Wodonga Military Area Redevelopment Project), Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve (BESS), Leneva-Baranduda Precinct Structure Plan, and Brockley Street Bridge Replacement. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Baranduda - Leneva significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Baranduda - Leneva has a skilled workforce with 7,738 residents employed as of June 2025. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, below Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is high at 71.4% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key industries include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Public administration & safety has a significant share at 2.9 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 1.9% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited based on Census data analysis.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.0%, labour force by 1.5%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. In comparison, Rest of Vic. saw employment decline by 0.9% and labour force by 0.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Baranduda - Leneva's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Baranduda - Leneva is just below the national average, with a median assessed at $54,700 and an average income of $62,654. This contrasts with Rest of Vic.'s figures of a median income of $48,741 and an average income of $60,693. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $61,352 (median) and $70,273 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Baranduda - Leneva rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 77th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 43.7% of locals (6,601 people) with incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999, aligning with the broader area where this cohort also represents 30.3%. After housing costs, residents retain 86.8% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Baranduda - Leneva is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Baranduda - Leneva, as per the latest Census, 99.5% of dwellings were houses and 0.4% were other types such as semi-detached homes or apartments. This is in contrast to Non-Metro Vic., where 91.6% of dwellings were houses and 8.5% were other types. Home ownership in Baranduda - Leneva stood at 27.5%, with the rest being mortgaged (49.7%) or rented (22.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,707, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,473. The median weekly rent figure in Baranduda - Leneva was $385, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $280. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents higher at $375.

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

Family households constitute 83.2% of all households, including 42.1% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 16.8%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households at 2.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Baranduda - Leneva exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 22.8%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 29.2%. Educational participation is high, with 33.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 12.1% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary education.

Six schools operate within Baranduda - Leneva, educating approximately 1,576 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 996) with balanced educational opportunities. There are five primary and one K-12 school. School places per 100 residents (10.6) fall below the regional average (17.6), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Baranduda-Leneva has 23 operational public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 10 distinct routes, offering a total of 212 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as limited, with residents on average located 1004 meters from the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 30 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

Baranduda - Leneva's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Baranduda - Leneva shows positive outcomes overall, with low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages.

However, certain older and at-risk cohorts have higher rates of these conditions. Private health cover is present in approximately 51% of the total population (~7,719 people), slightly lower than the average for SA2 areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (affecting 9.0% of residents) and asthma (8.5%). A majority of residents, 70.3%, report no medical ailments, higher than the Rest of Vic.'s 64.1%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 12.6% (1,895 people) compared to Rest of Vic.'s 20.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

Baranduda - Leneva ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Baranduda-Leneva had low cultural diversity, with 88.0% of its population born in Australia, 93.1% being citizens, and 91.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 49.5%. Hinduism was overrepresented at 1.7%, compared to 0.8% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were Australian (31.7%), English (29.1%), and Irish (8.3%). Dutch, German, and Scottish ethnicities showed notable divergences in representation: Dutch at 1.7% vs regional 1.6%, German at 4.7% vs 4.8%, and Scottish at 7.8% vs 8.3%.

Baranduda - Leneva's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

The median age in Baranduda-Leneva is 33 years, which is significantly lower than Victoria's average of 43 and the national average of 38. In comparison to Victoria's average, those aged 15-24 are notably overrepresented at 15.3% locally, while those aged 65-74 are underrepresented at 7.4%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.4% to 15.3%, and the 35-44 cohort has risen from 14.0% to 15.4%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 16.0% to 15.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Baranduda-Leneva, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 93%, reaching 4,258 people from 2,205.