Leederville

Leederville lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Leederville is around 4,589, reflecting a growth of 903 people (24.5%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,686. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 4,528 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 117 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio stands at 3,143 persons per square kilometer, placing Leederville in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Leederville's growth rate of 24.5% since the 2021 census exceeds both the national average (9.9%) and state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and utilising ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for areas not covered by this data to estimate growth post-2032.

Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for the area, with an expected increase of 805 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 7.3% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Leederville when compared nationally

Leederville has seen approximately 50 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis. From FY-21 to FY-25, around 254 homes were approved, with another 8 in FY-26 so far. On average, each new dwelling accommodates about 1.6 residents per year over the past five financial years, indicating a balanced supply and demand. However, this has increased to 8.7 people per dwelling over the last two years, suggesting growing demand.

The average construction value of development projects is $880,000, targeting the premium market segment. This year, $21.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating balanced commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Leederville has 77.0% more building activity per person, offering ample choice for buyers despite recent moderation. This is significantly higher than the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New developments consist of 90.0% standalone homes and 10.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining Leederville's suburban character focused on family homes.

The location has approximately 280 people per dwelling approval, leaving room for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Leederville is projected to grow by 334 residents by 2041. With current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Leederville has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 12 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are Litis Stadium Development and Britannia Reserve Upgrades, Scarborough Beach Road Activity Corridor Plan (Mount Hawthorn section), Scarborough Beach Road Streetscape Upgrade, and Leederville Car Park Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Leederville remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Leederville has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 4.5%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, there are 2,657 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%.

This is 0.5% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Leederville is lower at 68.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, only 11.9% of residents work from home. The key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Leederville has a notable concentration in professional & technical services with employment levels at twice the regional average. However, construction has limited presence with 6.4% employment compared to 9.3% regionally. There are 1.6 workers for every resident, indicating that Leederville functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.1% alongside a 4.1% decline in employment, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1 percentage point. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Leederville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Leederville's median income among taxpayers was $72,125, with an average of $101,259. Nationally, this places Leederville in the top percentile. In comparison, Greater Perth had a median income of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Using Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 are approximately $79,063 (median) and $111,000 (average). The 2021 Census shows Leederville's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 94th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 32.9% of Leederville residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,509 individuals), consistent with broader regional trends at 32.0%. Leederville demonstrates affluence with 37.8% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.8% of income, while strong earnings rank residents within the 84th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Leederville displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Leederville's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 39.5% houses and 60.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Leederville was 22.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.3% and rented ones at 44.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, exceeding Perth metro's average of $1,907. Median weekly rent in Leederville was $430, higher than Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Leederville's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Leederville features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 55.9% of all households, including 16.8% couples with children, 30.8% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 44.1%, with lone person households at 36.2% and group households comprising 8.3%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Leederville exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Leederville's residents aged 15 and above have a notably higher level of educational attainment than the broader area benchmarks. Specifically, 57.1% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in Greater Perth. This high proportion positions Leederville favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.5% and graduate diplomas at 5.5%.

Vocational pathways account for 22.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 12.9%. Educational participation is notably high in Leederville, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in tertiary education, 5.6% in primary education, and 4.8% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows 21 active transport stops operating in Leederville. These are served by five individual bus routes, collectively providing 837 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 146 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 63%, followed by bus at 14% and train at 12%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 11.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 119 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

Leederville's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Leederville's health data shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions. Common health condition prevalence is low among the general population but higher in older, at-risk cohorts compared to the nation's average. Private health cover is exceptionally high at 67% of Leederville's total population (3,092 people), surpassing Greater Perth's 59.0% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 10.7% and 7.1% of residents respectively, while 70.2% report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Perth's 71.9%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 16.4% seniors (752 people), with health outcomes presenting some challenges but ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Leederville was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Leederville's population showed high cultural diversity, with 16.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 34.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 38.4% of Leederville's population. Notably, Judaism had an overrepresentation in Leederville at 0.4%, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestral groups were English (26.9%), Australian (18.9%), and Irish (9.8%). Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: Welsh was overrepresented at 0.9% versus 0.7% regionally, French at 0.8% versus 0.5%, and Italian at 7.1% versus 4.2%.

Leederville's population is younger than the national pattern

Leederville has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Perth's 37 years and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group is strongly represented at 25.1%, compared to Greater Perth, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 6.2%. This concentration in the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.7% to 12.0%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 7.2% to 8.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 12.5% to 11.0%, and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 26.5% to 25.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Leederville, with the 75 to 84 age cohort projected to rise substantially by 149 people (69%), from 215 to 365. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 73% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.