Leonay, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Leonay NSW is 2,582 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Leonay is $1,051 per week ($54,652 per year). Median rent in Leonay is $530 per week ($2,297 per month). Leonay has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Leonay has a population density of 1,045 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Leonay is England. The most common religion is No religion (35.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leonay is $2,339.

There were 13 recorded offences in Leonay in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

Population
2,582
Census 2021
Median income
$1,051/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$530/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Leonay vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Leonay is $1,051 a week, 37% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 280th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $530 a week, $145 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 21.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureLeonayTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,051/wk$765/wk +37%$766/wk
Household income$2,466/wk$1,704/wk +45%$1,637/wk
Rent$530/wk$385/wk +38%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,339/mo$1,965/mo +19%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.5%22.6% −1.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Leonay, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Leonay Population

2,582 residents at the 2021 Census.

Leonay Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,051/wk
$54,652 per year
Ranked 918 of 14,663
Median Rent
$530/wk
$2,297 per month
Ranked 461 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,339/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Leonay Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,466/wk
Median rent $530/wk
Rent to income 21.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Leonay against your income

About $10,686 a month
Median rent $530/wk
Left after rent $1,936/wk
Rent share 21.5%

Leonay Schools

14
schools nearby
9
government
1035
avg ICSEA score
6,475
total students
Glenbrook Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 338 students
1120
ICSEA
Lapstone Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 158 students
1113
ICSEA
Blaxland East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 379 students
1068
ICSEA
Bethany Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 540 students
1058
ICSEA
Caroline Chisholm College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,011 students
1054
ICSEA
Leonay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 191 students
1049
ICSEA
Our Lady of The Way Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 328 students
1047
ICSEA
Penola Catholic College Emu Plains Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 709 students
1024
ICSEA
Regentville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 523 students
1003
ICSEA
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 807 students
994
ICSEA
Emu Plains Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 406 students
993
ICSEA
Glenmore Park High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 956 students
976
ICSEA
Fernhill School Government
Combined · U · 129 students
956
ICSEA
CathWest Innovation College McCarthy Campus Catholic
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Leonay Map

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Leonay, New South Wales: 33.7683°S, 150.6498°E

Leonay Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (14)

People in Leonay

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (1,295) Female 49.8% (1,284)

Population Density

1,045
people per km²
2,582 people · 2.5 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,737
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.1%
New Zealand
0.9%
Germany
0.8%
South Africa
0.8%
Scotland
0.6%
Ireland
0.5%
Italy
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.5%
Cantonese
0.5%
Spanish
0.5%
Greek
0.5%
Russian
0.5%
Italian
0.4%
Turkish
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
39.5%
English
38.3%
Irish
14.6%
Scottish
10.4%
German
5.0%
Italian
4.4%
Australian Aboriginal
3.8%
Maltese
2.7%
Dutch
2.1%
Chinese
1.6%
Polish
1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
35.6%
Catholic
30.3%
Anglican
16.9%
Not stated
4.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Eastern Orthodox
1.6%
Uniting Church
1.5%
Christian (other)
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.8% 1,188
Separated
2.2% 46
Divorced
6.8% 139
Widowed
3.9% 80
Never married
29.4% 604

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.9%
Couple: no children
23.3%
Couple: no children under 15
23.0%
One parent: children under 15
5.0%
One parent: no children under 15
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.2%
2 persons
33.7%
3 persons
18.4%
4 persons
21.1%
5 persons
9.0%
6+ persons
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Leonay

Housing Tenure

Of the 874 occupied private dwellings in Leonay at the 2021 Census, 10.4% were rented, 41.6% owned outright and 46.8% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
41.6% 364 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
46.8% 409 dwellings
Rented
10.4% 91 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.3% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.5%
2 bedrooms
0.8%
3 bedrooms
33.0%
4 bedrooms
52.2%
5 bedrooms
12.3%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
2.8%
$800-$999/mo
1.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.7%
1 vehicle
21.6%
2 vehicles
45.1%
3 vehicles
21.3%
4+ vehicles
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Leonay

Employment

Employed full-time
42.2% 781 people
Employed part-time
21.0% 388 people
Unemployed
2.3% 43 people
Not in labour force
34.5% 638 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
31.2%
Managers
19.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.6%
Clerical & Administrative
13.4%
Community & Personal Service
9.4%
Sales Workers
3.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.5%
Labourers
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
4.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.9%
$4,000+/wk
23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.6%
$3,500+/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.2%
Did not go to work
23.8%
Car (passenger)
3.0%
Train
1.4%
Truck
1.4%
Walked only
1.2%
Other
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
35.6%
Bachelor Degree
28.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.4%
Postgraduate Degree
9.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.9%
Engineering
16.9%
Society & Culture
12.3%
Education
12.2%
Health
11.6%
Architecture & Building
8.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.9%
Creative Arts
3.9%
Information Technology
3.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.1%
Secondary: Government
16.4%
Secondary: Catholic
12.4%
Vocational Education
9.5%
Pre-school
9.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.1%
Primary: Catholic
6.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.0%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
Need for assistance not stated
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
171
Asthma
84
Heart disease
80
Arthritis
78
Diabetes
55
Cancer
46
Lung condition
35
Kidney disease
22
Stroke
19
Dementia
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 251
Did not provide
87.4% 1,738

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.9% 277
Not a volunteer
86.1% 1,722

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 5
Previously served
3.3% 66
Never served
96.5% 1,937

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.1%
1 child
11.7%
2 children
36.2%
3 children
18.2%
4 children
5.6%
5+ children
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
19
1951: 1960
47
1961: 1970
65
1971: 1980
92
1981: 1990
67
1991: 2000
48
2001: 2010
45
2011: 2015
37
2016
3
2017
4
2018
3
2020
3
2021
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

8.8%
moved in the last year
28.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,272
Moved from NSW
149
Moved: same area (SA2)
52
Moved from overseas
11
Moved from QLD
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.2%
5: 14 hours
33.7%
15: 29 hours
15.6%
30+ hours
9.9%
Did not do domestic work
19.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.0%
Step family: no other children
10.7%
Blended family: no other children
3.3%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Leonay Crime Statistics

13 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
6
Property Damage
3
Assault
1
Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Person
1
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Leonay

The closest suburb to Leonay is Glenbrook, 2.2 km away.

Glenbrook
2.2 km away · income $1,031/wk · rent $490/wk
Jamisontown
2.3 km away · income $873/wk · rent $370/wk
Emu Plains
2.8 km away · income $880/wk · rent $420/wk
Blaxland (NSW)
3.9 km away · income $937/wk · rent $420/wk
Glenmore Park
4.0 km away · income $1,045/wk · rent $480/wk
Emu Heights (NSW)
4.0 km away · income $978/wk · rent $440/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leonay

What is the population of Leonay NSW?

The population of Leonay NSW is 2,582 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,045 people per km². Leonay is ranked #2,670 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Leonay?

The median personal income in Leonay NSW is $1,051 per week, or $54,652 per year. The median household income is $2,466 per week. Family income is $2,737 per week. Leonay is ranked #918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Leonay?

Median rent in Leonay NSW is $530 per week ($2,297 per month). Rent represents 21.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Leonay ranks #461 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Leonay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leonay NSW is $2,339. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Leonay?

The median age in Leonay NSW is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Leonay a good suburb to live in?

Leonay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,582. The median income is $1,051/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12313. All dollar figures in AUD.