St Leonards (Tas.)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region, as well as validated address updates from Districts, the suburb of St Leonards (Tas.) is home to roughly 2,477 residents as of May 2026. This marks an expansion of 126 individuals (5.4%) relative to the 2,351 inhabitants documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 2,458 calculated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS release, alongside 87 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With these figures, the density sits at 56 persons per square kilometer, indicating plenty of room for each resident. The 5.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census outstripped the SA3 area (2.6%) and the state overall, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader. The primary engine for this population increase was international migration, which accounted for approximately 56% of the overall gains, though interstate relocation and natural increase also made positive contributions.

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The local workforce is evenly distributed between professional and trade-based roles, with strong representation in key service sectors, an unemployment rate of only 1.3%, and consistent employment levels over the prior year. In March 2026, 1,329 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.7% lower than the Regional Tas. benchmark of 3.9%. Participation in the labor force is high, standing at 67.2% compared to 58.8% for Regional Tas. Census records show that a low 6.0% of the working population worked from home, though this data may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics for the 2023 financial year, personal incomes in the suburb of St Leonards are close to the national middle, with a median of $53,285 and an average of $67,014. These figures exceed the Regional Tas. median of $49,689 and average of $59,358. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current figures would be roughly $59,120 for the median and $74,352 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household, family, and personal incomes in a moderate bracket, ranging between the 39th and 42nd percentiles. A cohort of 35.0% of the population (866 individuals) earns between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the wider regional trend of 28.5% in this bracket. Residents retain of their income after housing costs, though disposable income is below the national average at the th percentile.

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Housing options recorded in the last Census consisted of 94.0% separate houses and 6.0% alternative structures such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwelling types in Regional Tas. Home ownership was lower than the regional rate, standing at 32.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (45.6%) or tenants (21.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was higher than the Regional Tas. average of $1,274, and the median weekly rent of $290 also exceeded the regional median of $250. Nationally, mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 76.1%, consisting of couples with children at 30.9%, couples without children at 29.2%, and single parents at 15.4%. Single person households account for 22.2% of the remaining 23.9% of non-family households, while group homes represent 1.4%. The median household occupancy of 2.5 people is higher than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.

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Higher education rates show a gap relative to national trends, with university qualification levels at 16.8% compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and practical training is common, as 40.7% of residents aged 15 and over hold trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 30.7%.

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Public transport options include 23 active bus stops. These stops connect to 123 distinct routes, accommodating 10,303 passenger journeys every week. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 304 meters from a stop. As a commuter locality, the private vehicle is the main travel mode for 96% of working residents. Dwellings average 1.8 vehicles, which is above the regional average. A low 6.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health indicators highlight significant challenges for the local community, based on mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions across various age groups. The level of private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the average SA2 area, representing approximately 54% of the population (around 1,330 people), compared to 49.1% in Regional Tas.

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The local population has low cultural diversity, with 91.2% born in Australia, 93.0% holding citizenship, and 95.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 46.8% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in the Islamic community, which represents 0.9% of the population, compared to 0.6% across Regional Tas.

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The median age of 38 years is lower than the Regional Tas. average of 45, matching the national median of 38. The 35 to 44 cohort is highly represented at 16.7% locally, whereas the 75 to 84 cohort is underrepresented at 4.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group increased from 14.8% to 16.7%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 11.2% to 12.3%, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.8% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic models project a 36% rise in the to cohort, growing by people from to alongside declines in the to and to groups.

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St Leonards currently has an estimated 131 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 83 children aged 0-2 and 55 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 134 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 265. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally).