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Leichhardt, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Leichhardt is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,893. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

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C Fair
3,893 Population 9/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$19,604 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$19,604 median income, 14.3% unemployment
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Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $789/mo rent

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About Leichhardt

Leichhardt

Leichhardt is a suburb of Ipswich in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Leichhardt had a population of 4,471 people.

People

Population3,893
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$19,604
Per Capita$19,604
Unemployment14.3%

Housing

C
Home Value$157,800
Rent$789
Ownership34.8%
Housing Units1,557

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population3,893
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates-27.6228°, 152.7337°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (883 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,604
Median Age31.0 years

About Leichhardt

Leichhardt is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,893. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Leichhardt has a population of 3,893 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 420.9 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,893
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below Australia avg
420.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Leichhardt vs Australia Average

The median household income in Leichhardt is $19,604, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,604 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $377, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 370 business establishments.

Income: Leichhardt vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,604
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,604
Avg Weekly Wage$377

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)370

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Leichhardt is $157,800, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $789 (32% below the national average of $1,163). 34.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,557 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$157,800
44% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$789
32% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership34.8%
Owner-Occupied34.8%
Renter-Occupied65.2%
Housing Units1,557

Property Tax

Climate in Leichhardt

Leichhardt has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 754 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 19.6° / 31.7° 105.0
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 19.4° / 30.9° 104.3
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 17.5° / 29.8° 71.1
Apr 20.5°C / 69°F 13.4° / 27.6° 36.4
May 17°C / 63°F 9.5° / 24.6° 53.3
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 6.8° / 22.1° 39.1
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 5.1° / 22.1° 23.8
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 5.4° / 23.8° 24.2
Sep 18°C / 64°F 9.3° / 26.8° 34.8
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 12.9° / 28.5° 57.8
Nov 23.1°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.1° 87.2
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 18.2° / 31.1° 116.9
Leichhardt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area420.9 sq mi (1,090.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-27.6228°N, 152.7337°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.14"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
February 76°F (25°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in

Leichhardt has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 58°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Leichhardt

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Leichhardt State School
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Radio Stations near Leichhardt

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Brisbane classic rock, modern rock AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
B105 105.3 Brisbane adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
ABC Triple J Queensland 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 238 kbps
Vision Christian Radio (MP3) christian music, conversation MP3 128 kbps
4RPH Reading Radio reading, spoken word AAC 40 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
B105 105.3MHz FM Brisbane QLD Hits from Then to Now - 20230614 adult contemporary, hot adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
4zzz brisbane, independent MP3 128 kbps
ABC 612kHz AM Brisbane QLD Queensland Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
Vision180 christian music AAC+ 128 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR1) MP3 256 kbps
Stereo 10 Brisbane 80s, classic hits AAC+ 96 kbps
Vision Christian Radio MP3 128 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
SENQ sport, sports AAC 65 kbps
West Bremer Radio AAC+ 128 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR2) MP3 256 kbps
The Engineered Network education, news MP3

Museums in Leichhardt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boiler Shop
Brisbane Tramway Museum
Cobb & Co Coach
Ipswich Racing Museum
Rosewood Railway Museum
Rosewood Scrub Historical Society
Scout Heritage Centre (Wheelhouse)

Libraries in Leichhardt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arana Hills Library0.0
Building H0.0
Corinda Library0.0
Greenbank Library0.0
Inala Library0.0
Indooroopilly Library0.0
Ipswich Central Library0.0
Kenmore Library0.0
Kenmore Library0.0
Library0.0
Lowood Library0.0
Mitchelton Library0.0
Mitchelton Library0.0
Mount Coot-tha Library0.0
Mount Coot-tha Library0.0
Mount Ommaney Library0.0
Redbank Plains Library0.0
Redbank Plaza Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Rosewood Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Leichhardt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brookfield Markets
Folk Art

Cafes in Leichhardt

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leichhardt Take Away

Train Stations in Leichhardt

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wulkuraka

Golf Courses in Leichhardt

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ipswich Country Club

Breweries in Leichhardt

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
White Lies Brewing and Distillery

Stadiums & Teams in Leichhardt

TeamLeagueDivision
Graceville Memorial Grandstand

Airports Near Leichhardt

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Aratula AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Boonah AirportSmall Airport
Brisbane Archerfield AirportSmall Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Dunwich AirportSRRSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Heck Field AirportSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Kooringal AirstripSmall Airport
Logan Reserve AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Murwillumbah AirportSmall Airport
Nobbys Creek private StripSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private stripSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Leichhardt

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Australian Skin Cancer Clinic
Child and Youth Community Health Service Indooroopilly
Endodontic Group
Little Big Feet
Marshall Lane Health Clinic
Marshall Lane Medical Centre
Renaissant Aesthetic Health
The Formulated
Urgent Care Brisbane

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leichhardt

What is the population of Leichhardt?

Leichhardt has a population of 3,893 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 420.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Leichhardt expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,604, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $157,800 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $789 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Leichhardt?

Leichhardt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

How is the job market in Leichhardt?

The job market in Leichhardt faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $377. There are 370 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Leichhardt?

The median home value in Leichhardt is $157,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $789. The homeownership rate is 34.8%.

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