Leinster, WA 6437 — Suburb Profile

In short

Leinster is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6437, home to 716 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Leonora local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 654 km from the Perth CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$46 /wk

Population716

Median age31

Area8145.8 km²

To CBD654 km

LGALeonora

Demographics

Population: 716
Median age: 31 years
Median household income: $2,562 /week
Median personal income: $1,787 /week
Median family income: $3,020 /week
Average household size: 2.9
Persons per bedroom: 0.9
Local government area: Leonora
Statistical region (SA4): Western Australia - Outback (South)
Remoteness classification: Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate: Durack

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $46 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $520
Rent share of household income: 2%

Schools

Leinster Community School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

2 pubs and bars
2 parks and reserves
2 gyms and fitness centres
2 supermarkets
2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 15 resolvable premises in Leinster. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Safety

Recorded offences: 12,255 across the Goldfields-Esperance District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 12% on the prior year).
Most common categories: 4,183 violent offences, 2,653 theft, 1,611 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Goldfields-Esperance District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Other suburbs in Leonora

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Leinster?

Leinster (WA 6437) had 716 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Leonora local government area.

What is the median rent in Leinster?

The median advertised rent in Leinster is $46/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Leinster?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Leinster covering government sectors. Nearest include: Leinster Community School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Leinster?

Leinster is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Leinster?

Across the surrounding area, 12,255 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (4,183), theft (2,653), drug offences (1,611). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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