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Demographics in Leura (2780)

Demographics of Leura (2780) are drawn from the most recent ABS Census of Population and Housing. The data covers the statistical area most closely aligned with the Leura suburb boundary and includes population, median age, household composition, housing tenure, and ancestry. Leura is part of the Blue Mountains local government area, and its demographic profile reflects both the historic settlement patterns of the area and recent population change.

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Suburb demographics

Within SAL: Leura · ABS Census 2021

Population4,503usual residents
Median age55years
Avg household2.1people
Household income$1,369 /wk
Median rent$430 /wk
Median mortgage$2,000 /mo
Housing tenure
48%Owned outright
28%With mortgage
21%Renting
2%Social housing
Dwelling mix
84%House
8%Semi
8%Flat / apt
Household composition
18%Couple + kids
33%Couple, no kids
9%Single parent
37%Lone person

ABS 2021 Census GCP (CC BY 4.0) · Suburb & Locality geography · Data may not reflect current conditions

Age structure tells you about the lifecycle stage of Leura as a suburb. A concentration of 25-to-39-year-olds typically indicates a gentrifying or established inner-ring suburb with strong café culture and lifestyle infrastructure. A concentration of 40-to-64-year-olds in owner-occupied houses suggests a more settled, family-oriented suburb. Understanding the age profile helps you assess whether the suburb's current character is likely to persist or shift over your ownership horizon.

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