Australind - Leschenault
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Australind - Leschenault lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Australind - Leschenault's population is approximately 21,780 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,524 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,256. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,238 in June 2024 and an additional 240 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 323 persons per square kilometer. Australind - Leschenault's growth rate of 13.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 40.4% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and estimates post-2032, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future projections indicate an above median population growth for non-metropolitan areas nationally. Australind - Leschenault is expected to expand by 4,307 persons to reach a total of 26,083 by 2041, recording a gain of 17.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Australind - Leschenault has seen approximately 165 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 826 homes were approved, with an additional 44 approved in FY26 as of current figures. On average, about 2.5 people move to the area each year per new home constructed over these five financial years, indicating robust demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $263,000. This financial year has seen $22.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of WA, Australind - Leschenault shows moderately higher construction activity, with 39.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent construction comprises 99.0% detached houses and 1.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. With around 126 people per approval, Australind - Leschenault reflects a developing area. Future projections suggest that by 2041, Australind - Leschenault could add approximately 3,765 residents. 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.

Australind - Leschenault has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Australind Community Precinct, Kingston at Australind, Treendale Home + Lifestyle Centre, and Leschenault Leisure Centre Expansion. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Australind - Leschenault demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Australind - Leschenault has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, predominantly in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, lower than the Rest of WA's 3.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.4%. As of June 2025, 11,609 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below the regional average. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing, which has a particularly high share at 2.1 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is relatively low at 1.8%.

Employment opportunities may be limited locally as indicated by Census data comparison. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 5.4% while labour force also grew by 5.4%, maintaining a stable unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of WA had lower growth rates and a drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Australind - Leschenault's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years.

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

Australind - Leschenault's median income among taxpayers was $58,038 and average income stood at $73,001 in financial year 2022. These figures compare to Rest of WA's median income of $57,323 and average income of $71,163 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $66,279 (median) and $83,367 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Australind - Leschenault cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 35.3% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 7,688 residents falling into this category. This aligns with the broader area where this cohort also represents 31.1%. After housing expenses, 85.9% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

In Australind - Leschenault, as per the latest Census, 94.2% of dwellings were houses, with 5.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro WA's 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Australind - Leschenault stood at 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.6% and rented ones at 19.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,616. The median weekly rent was $350, compared to Non-Metro WA's $300. Nationally, Australind - Leschenault's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 79.7% of all households, including 36.4% couples with children, 31.4% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 18.5% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Australind - Leschenault fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 15.3%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.0%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 45.4% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 35.7%. Educational participation is high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: primary (12.1%), secondary (10.0%), and tertiary (2.0%).

Australind - Leschenault has a robust network of 8 schools educating approximately 4,585 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 987) and balanced educational opportunities. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 21.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.1, indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Australind - Leschenault has 88 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 6 individual routes in operation. Together, these routes facilitate 366 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of public transport is rated as moderate, with residents typically residing 549 meters away from the nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 52 trips per day, which equates to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Australind - Leschenault's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows relatively positive outcomes for Australind - Leschenault residents.

The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 56% (~12,196 people) have private health cover, which is very high compared to other areas. Mental health issues affect 8.3% of residents, while arthritis impacts 8.0%. About 69.5% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 66.4% reported across Rest of WA. As of June 2018, 15.9% (3,452 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the 17.6% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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

Australind-Leschenault, as per the Census conducted on 27 June 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 80.3% of its residents born in Australia and 88.6% being Australian citizens. English was spoken at home by 93.3% of the population. Christianity was the predominant religion, practised by 43.4% of the population.

Notably, Judaism, which had no representation regionally, comprised 0.1% of Australind-Leschenault's population. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (33.2%), Australian (29.5%), and Scottish (7.3%). There were notable differences in the representation of Maori (1.5%, compared to 1.0% regionally), South African (0.9%, versus 0.8%), and Dutch (1.6%, equal to regional figures) groups.

Australind - Leschenault's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Australind - Leschenault's median age is 38 years, which is slightly below the Rest of WA average of 40 but in line with the Australian median of 38. The 5-14 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.8% locally compared to the Rest of WA average, while the 55-64 age group is under-represented at 11.9%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.1% to 12.1% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 15.9% to 14.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Australind - Leschenault's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow strongly at 49%, adding 1,297 residents to reach 3,963. Conversely, both the 75 to 84 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.