Leschenault (WA)

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According to ABS demographic updates and address data verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Leschenault has a resident count of approximately 3,235 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 177 individuals (5.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,058 residents. This estimate is based on an Districts calculation of 3,228 people using June 2025 ABS ERP data, plus 3 validated new addresses added since the Census. The density of the suburb stands at 74 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential for future housing growth. The expansion was mostly propelled by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 40.0% of the overall population rise, with positive contributions also coming from interstate and overseas migration.

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The suburb of Leschenault has a highly capable workforce, with notable employment in manufacturing and industrial sectors, alongside a very low unemployment rate of 1.8%, according to compiled local data. As of March 2026, 1,700 locals are employed, with unemployment sitting at 1.7% below the 3.5% rate seen in Regional WA, while participation in the labour market is close to the regional rate of 65.6%. Census data indicates that a modest 7.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Compiled ATO tax records for the 2023 financial year show that taxpayers in the suburb of Leschenault had a median income of $57,310 and an average income of $72,086. These figures exceed the national averages and compare to $59,973 and $74,392 respectively for Regional WA. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $63,574 for the median and $79,965 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household income was in the 78th percentile at $2,197 per week, while individual income was in the 47th percentile. The weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 33.7% of the community, or individuals, which is similar to the regional share of . High-earning households are common, with making more than weekly, which helps sustain high-end shops and services. Disposable income remains high at after housing expenses, and the local SEIFA income score falls into the th decile.

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The mix of housing in the suburb of Leschenault at the most recent Census was 95.4% standalone houses and 4.6% other housing types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Outright home ownership stood at 43.9%, which is much higher than the regional rate, with 49.9% of households paying off a mortgage and 6.1% renting. Median monthly mortgage costs were $2,000, which is higher than the regional average of $1,560, and median weekly rent was $450, compared to the regional figure of $265. Locally, mortgage repayments are above the national average of $1,863, and rental costs are also significantly higher than the Australian average of $375.

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Families make up 86.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 40.9%, couples without children at 39.1%, and single-parent households at 5.6%. The remaining 13.3% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 12.6% and group housing at 1.1%. The average household size is 2.9 people, exceeding the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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The suburb of Leschenault has a lower proportion of university graduates at 18.0% compared to the national average of 30.4%, pointing to opportunities for targeted tertiary programs. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees comprise 13.1%, graduate diplomas account for 2.5%, and postgraduate qualifications represent 2.4%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 9.9% with advanced diplomas and 35.0% with certificates.

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Public transport options include 2 active stops within the suburb of Leschenault, which are serviced by bus lines. These stops accommodate 2 routes and see 190 passenger trips each week. Access to transport is low, with residents living an average of 1935 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is mostly residential, leading 94% of commuting residents to travel by private car. Average car ownership is 2.3 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. Working from home was recorded for 7.4% of residents in the 2021 Census, which was potentially affected by temporary health restrictions.

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Health indicators in the suburb of Leschenault are positive, with low rates of chronic illnesses and mortality observed across both younger and older age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 56% of the population, or approximately 1,805 individuals.

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The suburb of Leschenault has a low level of cultural diversity, with 82.1% of residents born in Australia, 90.7% holding citizenship, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 47.3% of the community. Judaism is notably overrepresented at 0.2% of the population compared to a regional average of exactly 0.0%.

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The median age in the suburb of Leschenault is 47 years, which is older than the Regional WA median of 40 years and the national median of 38 years. The suburb features a high proportion of people aged 55 - 64, making up 17.3% of the population compared to 11.2% nationally, but has a smaller share of young adults aged 25 - 34 at 6.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the share of 15 to 24 year-olds increased from 10.8% to 11.8%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.1% to 12.7%. Demographic shifts by 2041 will see the 45 to 54 cohort increase by ( people) to reach from while the to age bracket is expected to shrink by individuals.

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Leschenault currently has an estimated 126 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 123 children aged 0-2 and 83 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 6% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 30% by 2041 (to approximately 164 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 380. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.