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Leanyer Postcode
Northern Territory
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Leanyer Compares
Leanyer vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Leanyer | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,223 ≈NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $400 +NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 37 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -NT | 7.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NT average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Leanyer (0812) is a coastal town in regional Northern Territory. It lies around 11 km from Darwin by road. The locality is part of the Darwin Suburbs statistical area. It is administered by Darwin.
According to the 2021 Census, Leanyer has a population of 4,597 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $2,223, close to the NT average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 370 (8.0% of residents).
Housing in Leanyer includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 1,574 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 66.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Leanyer scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Leanyer is served by Leanyer Primary School.
Leanyer is part of the Darwin Suburbs statistical area in Northern Territory.
Leanyer Details
| Postcode | 0812 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,597 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,223/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,101/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1838/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,574 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 370 (8.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -12.379444 |
| Longitude | 130.8975 |
| Distance from Darwin | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Darwin Suburbs |
| Local Government | Darwin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 925 (20.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 478 (10.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,412 (30.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,173 (25.5%) |
| 65+ years | 630 (13.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 304 (6.6%) |
| Arthritis | 283 (6.2%) |
| Diabetes | 219 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 133 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 109 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 65 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 24 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 61 (3.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 489 (31.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 648 (41.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 357 (23.0%) |
Schools in Leanyer
Suburbs Near Leanyer
Same Postcode (0812)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.