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Leda has an estimated 3,366 residents, up from 3,202 at the 2021 Census — a change of 164 people, or 5.1%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 97.0% of that increase. That puts 383 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside 42 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date, the suburb of Leda is estimated to reach approximately 3,366 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 164 people (5.1%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 3,202 people. This trend is drawn from an estimated resident population of 3,364 determined after reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025. With a population density of 382 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Leda offers ample physical room per resident and capacity for future expansion.
Overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic expansion in recent times, accounting for roughly 97.0% of net population additions. Projections for the suburb of Leda incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling based on 2022 data at the SA2 level, supplemented for non-covered areas and periods after 2032 by ABS cohort-specific growth rates published in 2023 (using 2022 benchmarks). Looking forward, the suburb of Leda is projected to experience lower quartile growth relative to national benchmarks, expanding by 123 persons to 2041 across aggregated SA2 modeling, which equates to a cumulative increase of 3.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Analysis of ABS building approvals indicates that Leda averages approximately 1 new residential dwelling approval each year, accumulating roughly 6 homes over the latest 5 financial years, with 8 approvals logged to date during FY-25. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the locality registered an average of 5.7 new residents annually for each newly constructed home, creating a noticeable imbalance where incoming demand outstrips new residential delivery and fosters upward price momentum and buyer competition. Furthermore, new dwellings reflect an average expected construction cost of $246,000, sitting below wider regional figures and delivering relatively affordable building options.
Residential building volumes in Leda track 94.0% below regional average per person compared to Greater Perth, which restrains fresh supply, bolsters values for established stock, and highlights established maturity or local planning restrictions, notwithstanding recent upticks in construction activity. On a per capita basis, activity remains well beneath the national norm, averaging 478 people per building approval in a tranquil development landscape. Urban development has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the neighborhood's low-density footprint and appealing to purchasers seeking standalone living environments. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, Leda is anticipated to incorporate 121 residents by 2041. Should current construction tempos continue, residential supply may struggle to accommodate demographic expansion, driving buyer competition and sustaining asset valuations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Leda, worth an estimated $1.66 billion. A further 51 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30 billion. 21 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and social trajectory is heavily shaped by major project delivery, infrastructure upgrades, and town planning initiatives. AreaSearch has highlighted 6 prominent developments influencing the surrounding locality, most notably Cassia Estate, Parmelia Primary School Modernisation Stage 2, Mandurah Line, and Karnup Residential Land Release.
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Mandurah Line
70.8km suburban railway line connecting Perth CBD to Mandurah with 13 stations including Rockingham and Warnbro stations. Operates through Kwinana Freeway median with dedicated underground tunnels through Perth CBD. Serves as vital transport link for region. Recent extensions include integration with Thornlie-Cockburn Link in June 2025.
Parmelia Primary School Modernisation Stage 2
Stage 2 modernisation of Parmelia Primary School delivering new early childhood classrooms and a covered assembly area. Works are funded through the WA Government school building program and managed by Building Management and Works (BMW) on behalf of the Department of Education.
Wellard Green
Wellard Green is a 146-lot residential land estate by Wolfdene in partnership with Blueways Group. Located adjacent to the Wellard Bulrush Nature Reserve and close to Wellard Train Station, the estate is being delivered in staged releases with civil works underway and Stage 1 sold out.
Baldivis Grove
Baldivis Grove is a residential house and land estate community by Frasers Property offering family-friendly housing options, modern amenities, and beautifully landscaped parklands. The final stages of open space are currently under construction.
Oakebella Estate
Boutique residential estate by Satterley Property Group set against Bollard Bulrush Wetlands. Features environmentally sensitive design with natural amenities and quality homesites.
Wellard Village Centre Development Sites
Five mixed-use development sites totaling approx. 10,739 sqm adjacent to Wellard Train Station and Wellard Square. The lots are zoned Neighbourhood Centre R80 enabling retail, residential, office and community uses. DevelopmentWA has released Lots 813, 814, 815, 882 and 915 to market as part of a staged strategy for the Village Centre; current agent materials note the campaign has been under offer via EOI.
Parmelia Community Centre Redevelopment
Planned refurbishment and modest expansion of the Parmelia Community Centre to improve accessibility, modernise the existing facility and provide additional flexible community spaces for local programs and events. The project remains listed within the City of Kwinana capital works program with planning activities underway.
Cassia Estate
Cassia is a masterplanned residential community delivered by Satterley Property Group in partnership with DevelopmentWA, spanning two precincts - Cassia Glades in Kwinana Town Centre and Cassia Rise in Parmelia. The estate will deliver 910 homes upon completion across a range of lot sizes, supported by 9 planned parks and open spaces, and close to Kwinana Marketplace, Kwinana Train Station, and a range of schools and childcare. The North precinct is sold out with the Glades and Rise precincts actively selling.A further release is planned for mid-2026.
1,501 residents of Leda are employed, from a labour force of 1,733. Unemployment sits at 13.4%, with participation at 67.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,976, about 88% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Leda sustains a diverse local workforce spanning blue-collar and white-collar roles, with pronounced representation across industrial and manufacturing trades alongside a 13.4% jobless rate derived from statistical area aggregates. In March 2026, 1,501 residents held employment, while the unemployment rate sat 9.2% higher than the 4.2% figure observed across Greater Perth, indicating underutilized labor capacity alongside a labor participation rate of 67.4% versus 69.9% regionally. Census returns indicated that only 4.4% of employed persons conducted their duties from home, noting the broader context of Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is concentrated primarily within health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.
Resident workers are heavily concentrated in manufacturing, exhibiting a concentration 2.0 times the broader metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical occupations account for only 4.1% of the workforce, compared with 8.2% in Greater Perth. A comparison between Census resident workers and local employment figures indicates limited employment positions situated directly within the area. Review of SALM and ABS statistical data shows that across the 12 months to March 2026, Leda's available labor force contracted by 1.4% while overall employment fell by 2.5%, driving a 1.0 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% employment expansion, a 2.5% labor force increase, and a 0.4 percentage points rise in unemployment. Drawing on Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26—which project countrywide employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years—local industry weighting suggests potential job gains of 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, noting this weighted extrapolation excludes specific local demographic projections.
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Median household income in Leda is $1,557 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $699 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,812 a year against an average of $78,329. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on ATO postcode records from financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Leda recorded a median income of $67,812 alongside an average income of $78,329, comparing favorably to Greater Perth figures of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average) and exceeding the national standard. Incorporating a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 generates updated estimates of $75,224 (median) and $86,890 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 indicates that household, family, and personal income measures sit between the 28th and 38th percentiles nationally.
Regarding distribution, 38.5% of earners (1,295 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, broadly aligned with the 32.0% regional proportion. Housing affordability constraints remain notable, with 82.2% of income remaining uncommitted, placing the locality at the 37th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Leda had 1,034 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $303 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in Leda consisted of 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), diverging from Perth metro distributions of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership lagged metropolitan benchmarks at 17.5%, with 55.8% of properties held under a mortgage and 26.8% occupied as rental accommodation. The median monthly mortgage repayment stood at $1,517 against $1,907 across Perth metro and $1,863 nationally. Meanwhile, median weekly rent reached $303, sitting below the Perth metro mark of $350 and the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Leda counted 1,034 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,087 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family structures comprise 79.4% of local households, consisting of 35.9% couples with children, 21.0% couples without children, and 20.3% single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 20.6%, formed by lone person households at 17.9% and group households at 2.8%. The average household size sits at 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.4% of adults in Leda hold a university qualification, including 9.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 31.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 481 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 946 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in the locality sits at 12.4%, significantly below the 30.4% national average. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 9.0%, postgraduate qualifications account for 2.5%, and graduate diplomas comprise 0.9%. Vocational and trade training is widespread, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, specifically certificates (31.8%) and advanced diplomas (9.0%). Formal study participation is strong throughout the community, with 34.9% of residents attending an educational institution. This group comprises 14.3% attending primary education, 10.2% engaged in secondary education, and 3.5% enrolled in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Leda reaches 12 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 440 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Leda includes 12 operational stops accommodating local bus services across 3 individual routes, delivering 438 weekly passenger trips. Stop proximity is convenient, with residents located an average of 222 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward, with private vehicles accounting for 80% of journeys, train transport representing 10%, and bus travel comprising 7%. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.5 motor vehicles, while 4.4% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census during COVID-19 conditions. Transit services maintain an overall frequency of 62 trips per day spanning the network, which equates to roughly 36 weekly trips for each designated boarding stop.
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68.7% of residents in Leda report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch highlight notable wellness challenges in Leda across chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics, with standard conditions observable across both older and younger demographics. Concurrently, private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing approximately 58% of all residents (~1,962 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary chronic conditions, recorded among 9.3% and 10.3% of the populace respectively, while 68.7% reported an absence of long-term medical conditions compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. Elevated chronic illness rates are evident among the working-age demographic, while residents aged 65 and over constitute 9.7% of the locality (326 people), sitting below the 15.9% share recorded across Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.3% of Leda residents were born overseas and 15.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.2%) and Australian (25.6%). 3.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Leda is pronounced, with 30.3% of residents born overseas and 15.3% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 39.2% of the local population. Judaism accounts for 0.1% of community members, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Examining parental ancestry, English heritage leads at 29.2%, followed by Australian ancestry at 25.6%, and Other backgrounds at 10.1%. Several distinct ethnic backgrounds demonstrate above-average representation relative to wider regional proportions, including Maori at 3.6% (compared to 0.9% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (versus 0.7%), and New Zealand at 1.2% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Leda is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 29.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Leda maintains a youthful demographic profile relative to the broader metropolitan area. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates that children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 38.2% of the local population versus 30.5% across Greater Perth, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 9.7% compared to 15.9% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 32, matching the 2021 Census baseline and tracking below both Greater Perth (37) and the nation (38) at that Census. By 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts are forecast to record the strongest numerical gain, increasing by 152 (47%) to 479 individuals, while younger adult and youth brackets are projected to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Leda
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 42 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,202 at the 2021 Census → 3,366 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50838). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.