Leichhardt QLD

Postcode 4305 · Ipswich LGA

Leichhardt is a smaller suburb in Queensland within the Ipswich local government area (postcode 4305). With a population of 4,471, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 31. Households earn a median income of $58K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Leichhardt is $512,000, having surged 16.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $465,000 (+23.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $520. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,200.

Leichhardt is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 932, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 21 bus stops. The crime rate in the Ipswich LGA is moderate at 6,690 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Leichhardt offers a gross rental yield of 5.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($512K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +16.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.3% High Yield
Price vs State$512K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability8.9x Moderate
Price Momentum+16.9% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$51,927
Mean Income$55,514
Earners4,705
YoY Change+6.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$512K
16.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$465K
23.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$280
POPULATION
4,471
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age31
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,109
Personal Income /wk$580
Mortgage /mth$1,200
CRIME (Ipswich LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,690
Total Incidents6,690
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops21
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA932
Total Students552
Government1
Catholic1
Leichhardt State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 862
Immaculate Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1002
Data: 2024