Leeming
Statistical Area - sa2

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

As of Aug 2025, Leeming's population is approximately 11,573. This figure represents a growth of 690 people, a 6.3% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 10,883. The estimated resident population of 11,571 from the ABS as of June 2024, along with an additional 10 validated new addresses since the Census date, supports this inference. This results in a population density ratio of 1,727 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Leeming's growth rate of 6.3% since the census is within 2.3 percentage points of the national average (8.6%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 72.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead with current demographic trends, Leeming is expected to experience a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the area's population is projected to expand by 880 persons, resulting in a total increase of 7.6% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Leeming recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Leeming has recorded approximately 13 residential properties granted approval each year. Development approval data from the ABS covers six financial years, totalling 68 approvals between FY21 and FY25, with an additional 2 approved in FY26 to date. The average new resident count per year for every home built over these five years is 6.6. This supply significantly lags demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $464,000. Commercial approvals have reached $2.1 million this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Perth. Leeming shows reduced construction levels, 81.0% below the regional average per person, which supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent building activity comprises solely standalone homes, preserving Leeming's suburban character with detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

The location has approximately 744 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts predict Leeming will gain 878 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Leeming has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones are Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct, Social and Affordable Housing Tower at Lot 121 within this precinct, Leeming Recreation Centre Review, and John Connell Reserve Master Plan. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Leeming performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Leeming has an educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate in Leeming was 1.3% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.6%. As of June 2025, 6,893 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Leeming was similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Education & training has a particularly high employment share at 1.4 times the regional level. In contrast, construction employs only 6.9% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 9.3%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 5.6%, while labour force grew by 5.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In Greater Perth, employment rose by 3.7% and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points during this period. State-level data from Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Leeming's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Leeming's median income among taxpayers was $59,931 during the financial year ending June 2022. The average income stood at $82,337 in this period. Comparatively, Greater Perth had a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% from financial year 2022 to March 2025, current estimates for Leeming's median income would be approximately $66,889 and the average income around $91,896. According to census data, household incomes in Leeming rank at the 85th percentile with a weekly figure of $2,330. In terms of earnings profile, 30.0% of Leeming's population (3,471 individuals) fall within the income range of $1,500 to $2,999 per week, mirroring the regional average of 32.0%. A substantial proportion of high earners, at 37.5%, have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in Leeming. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 88.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

In Leeming, as per the latest Census, 93.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Perth metro's figures of 76.5% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Leeming stood at 46.9%, with mortgaged properties at 41.0% and rented ones at 12.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, lower than Perth metro's average of $2,200. The median weekly rent in Leeming was $440, higher than the Perth metro figure of $400. Nationally, Leeming's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 83.9% of all households, including 42.8% couples with children, 31.7% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.8% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The area's university qualification rate stands at 37.8% among residents aged 15+, surpassing both the WA average of 27.9% and the SA4 region average of 28.6%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 25.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 11.6% while certificates make up 18.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education. Leeming's five schools have a combined enrollment of 2,367 students. Leeming demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1086. Education provision is balanced with three primary schools serving distinct age groups and two secondary schools.

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

Leeming has 79 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 16 different routes that together facilitate 2,404 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Leeming is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 172 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, there is an average service frequency of 343 trips per day, which translates to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

Leeming's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Leeming with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (7,036 people), compared to 65.2% across Greater Perth and 55.3% nationally. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.8 and 6.5% of residents respectively, while 72.5% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 72.5% figure across Greater Perth.

As of June 2021, 23.3% of Leeming's population is aged 65 and over (2,690 people), with health outcomes among seniors particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Leeming 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

Leeming's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 21.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 37.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Leeming, making up 47.4% of its population. However, Buddhism showed significant overrepresentation at 3.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 2.9%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.4%), Australian (22.0%), and Chinese (10.2%). Notable differences existed for certain ethnic groups: South African was overrepresented at 1.1% in Leeming versus 0.9% regionally, Welsh at 0.8% compared to 0.7%, and Dutch at 1.7% versus 1.4%.

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

The median age in Leeming is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and also older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group makes up 14.5% of the population in Leeming, compared to Greater Perth's percentage, while the 25-34 age group is less prevalent at 8.2%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.6% to 6.8%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 11.8% to 12.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.6% to 11.4%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 9.7% to 8.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Leeming, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 109% (859 people), reaching 1,651 from 791. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 79% of total population growth, reflecting Leeming's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 55 to 64 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.