Leneva (Vic.)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census Leneva's population is estimated at around 2,234 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 917 people (69.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,317 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,229, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 348 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 27 persons per square kilometer, a level providing ample space per person. Leneva's 69.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (2.4%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

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The local workforce is characterized by high skill levels and a strong presence in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of only 1.1% and job growth estimated at 3.9% over the preceding year according to Districts analysis of statistical datasets. By March 2026, there are 1,344 employed residents. This unemployment rate is 2.6% lower than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and labor force participation is exceptionally high at 80.6% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. Census data shows that a minor share of 11.9% of residents worked from home, a figure that should be interpreted with reference to pandemic lockdown conditions.

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According to ATO statistics aggregated by Districts for the financial year 2023, personal incomes in Leneva are slightly above the national average. The median income for taxpayers is $60,130, while the average income is $68,874, compared to Regional Vic. values of $50,954 and $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $65,915 for the median and $75,500 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Leneva ranked between the 83rd and 84th percentiles nationally. The largest group of households, representing 46.5% or 1,038 residents, earns $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the broader region where of households fall into this bracket. Residents retain of their income after meeting housing expenses, showing strong discretionary spending power, and the area is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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At the most recent Census, the housing stock in Leneva consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and no other housing types, such as apartments, semi-detached properties, or alternative dwellings, compared to Regional Vic. where houses comprise 90.1% and other structures make up 9.9%. Homeownership in Leneva is lower than the Regional Vic. baseline of 24.5%, with the remainder of properties being purchase-financed under mortgage arrangements (59.2%) or occupied by tenants (16.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 is higher than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent of $390 also exceeds the regional figure of $285. On a national scale, mortgage payments in Leneva are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rents are higher than the national benchmark of $375.

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Family households represent 84.6% of the local community, consisting of couples with children at 47.6%, couples without children at 25.9%, and single-parent families at 9.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.4%, which includes single-person households at 13.3% and group households at 2.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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Tertiary educational attainment in Leneva is lower than regional averages, with 26.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 33.4% across VIC. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 41.8% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.3% and certificate-level qualifications at 29.5%.

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Public transport services in Leneva consist of 2 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 3 separate routes that provide a total of 55 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as favorable, with residents living an average of 399 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in 97% of commuters traveling outside the area by private vehicle. Car ownership is higher than the regional average, at 2.0 vehicles per household. Working from home is practiced by 11.9% of the population, based on 2021 Census data, which was likely influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health outcomes for residents are positive, with analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing indicators consistent with national baselines. Common health conditions are distributed normally across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 54% of the population, which corresponds to around 1,207 people. This compares to a coverage rate of 50.5% in Regional Vic.

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Cultural diversity in Leneva is lower than average, with 88.6% of the population born in Australia, 92.4% holding citizenship, and 93.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 49.2% of the local population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.

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The median age of 32 years in Leneva is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national median of 38. Leneva shows a higher concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 at 19.3% compared to Regional Vic., but has a smaller share of seniors aged 65 - 74 at 6.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.6% to 13.1%, and the cohort aged 35 to 44 increased from 17.7% to 19.3%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.7% to 9.5%, and the group aged to dropped from to . Projections for indicate demographic shifts, led by an expansion in the to age group, which is expected to grow by people to reach from .

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Leneva currently has an estimated 187 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 98 children aged 0-2 and 65 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 64% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 83% by 2041 (to approximately 343 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 268. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.