Leumeah (NSW)

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Drawing from ABS population revisions for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Leumeah has an estimated population of 10,272 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 280 people (2.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,992 residents. The calculation builds on a resident population estimate of 10,242 compiled by Districts utilizing the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 48 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 2,536 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Leumeah in the highest quartile of areas evaluated nationally by Districts. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 53.0% of the total demographic gains during recent times.

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Leumeah maintains a capable labor force where essential services are well represented, with an unemployment rate of 7.5% and an estimated employment growth of 6.1% over the previous year according to Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 5,118 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate stands at 3.3% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, indicating potential for enhancement, while workforce participation remains somewhat below standard at 67.0% relative to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census data reveals that a substantial 28.3% of residents work from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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Taxpayer income records from the ATO for the 2023 financial year show a median income of $49,035 and an average income of $56,245 in the suburb of Leumeah. These figures are below national averages and contrast with Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of $54,095 for the median and $62,049 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes are moderate, placing between the 27th and 33rd percentiles nationally. The largest income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, containing 34.6% of residents (3,554 people), which is comparable to the 30.9% share seen across the metropolitan area. Mortgage and rent costs eat up a large portion of earnings, leaving just of income remaining, which ranks in the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in the suburb of Leumeah consisted of 77.1% standalone houses and 22.9% alternative structures like townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metropolitan area. Home ownership stood at 26.2%, which is slightly lower than the metropolitan rate, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (34.3%) or rented (39.4%). The median mortgage repayment was $1,950 per month, and the median rent was $350 per week, compared to Sydney metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470 respectively. Compared nationally, local mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents remain below the national average of $375.

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Family households make up 70.5% of the local residential mix, consisting of couples with children (34.1%), couples without children (21.1%), and single parent families (13.8%). The remaining 29.5% are non-family households, which are mostly single persons (26.5%) and shared houses (2.9%). The median household size is 2.7 people, matching the average for Greater Sydney.

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Educational attainment in the area shows that 21.7% of residents hold university qualifications, which is below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 14.0%, with postgraduate degrees at 6.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Technical and trade qualifications are common, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (24.8%).

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Public transport services in the suburb of Leumeah include 94 active train and bus stops. These stops support 41 different routes, delivering a combined 4,249 passenger trips each week. Access is highly convenient, with residents living an average of 128 meters from their closest stop. The majority of working residents commute outside the suburb, with private vehicles being the primary mode at 79%, followed by trains at 14%. Households average 1.2 vehicles. A high 28.3% of workers worked from home, based on the 2021 Census, which was affected by pandemic conditions.

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Based on mortality and chronic condition data analyzed by Districts, the suburb of Leumeah faces notable public health challenges, with elevated rates of common illnesses across different age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low at 49% of the population (~5,055 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Leumeah exhibits high cultural diversity, with 34.3% of residents born outside Australia and 32.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, adhered to by 52.4% of the population. The most prominent religious variance is Islam, which accounts for 9.4% of local residents compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age in the suburb of Leumeah is 37, matching the Greater Sydney average of 37 and close to the Australian median of 38. Young children aged 0 - 4 are highly represented at 6.9% relative to the metropolitan area, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are less common at 14.1%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age cohort increased from 4.7% to 6.4% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 group fell from 11.4% to 10.2%, and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 9.9% to 8.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic models point to an aging population, with the cohort aged and over expected to rise by ( people), going from to . Residents aged and over are projected to account for of total growth, whereas the to and to age brackets are projected to contract.

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Leumeah currently has an estimated 708 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 403 children aged 0-2 and 269 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 661 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,089. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.