Leichhardt at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
64.4k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Leichhardt.
The postcode for Leichhardt is 4305 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Leichhardt (4305) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Leichhardt has roughly 64,356 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Leichhardt scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Leichhardt's population at 64,356, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
64,356
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$510/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
64,356
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Scenic Rim Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
3,415
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Leichhardt.
Local schools for Leichhardt
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Government School Catchment
Leichhardt State School
Blair State School
Ipswich West State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Leichhardt.
- What is the Leichhardt postcode?
- Leichhardt is in the 4305 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- Where is Leichhardt?
- Leichhardt is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4305. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Leichhardt?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $510, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Leichhardt?
- There are 20 schools serving Leichhardt on this page, including Leichhardt State School, Immaculate Heart School, Blair State School.
- How walkable is Leichhardt?
- Leichhardt has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Leichhardt?
- Leichhardt is close to Wulkuraka, Sadliers Crossing, Coalfalls, West Ipswich, One Mile.
- What is the population of Leichhardt?
- The population of Leichhardt is approximately 64,356 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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