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 Nov 2025, Leederville's population is estimated at around 4,351, reflecting an increase of 665 people (18.0%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,686 people. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 4,330 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 119 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's density ratio is 2,980 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Leederville's 18.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (8.9%) 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. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for the area, with an expected growth of 812 persons to 2041 reflecting a gain of 13.2% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Leederville has around 50 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21-FY25253 homes were approved, with 7 more in FY26 so far. This results in an average of 1.6 new residents per dwelling annually over the past five financial years. However, this figure has increased to 7.9 people per dwelling over the last two years, indicating growing demand and tightening supply.

The average construction value for development projects is $880,000, suggesting a focus on premium market properties. In FY26, commercial development approvals totalled $50.4 million, reflecting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Perth, Leederville has 77.0% more building activity per person. This should offer buyers ample choice, though recent periods have seen some moderation in development activity. Nationally, Leederville's developer confidence is well above average.

New development consists of 89.0% standalone homes and 11.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban character while allowing for some growth. The location has approximately 254 people per dwelling approval, indicating capacity for further growth. By 2041, Leederville is projected to grow by 576 residents, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Leederville has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include 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 likely to be 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 professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate as of June 2025 was 4.2%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

There were 2,706 residents in work while the unemployment rate was 0.3% above Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was well beyond standard at 72.2% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Notably, there was a particularly high concentration in professional & technical services with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average.

Meanwhile, construction had limited presence with 6.4% employment compared to 9.3% regionally. There were 1.6 workers for every resident as at the Census, indicating that Leederville functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12-month period preceding June 2025, labour force decreased by 1.6% alongside a 2.7% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment grew by 3.7%, labour force expanded by 3.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Leederville. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, indicate that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Leederville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Leederville's median income among taxpayers is $72,125 and the average is $101,259. Nationally, these figures place Leederville in the top percentile. Comparing with Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020 highlights this disparity. By September 2025, estimates based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth suggest median income will be approximately $82,367 and average income $115,638. The 2021 Census data ranks Leederville's household, family, and personal incomes between the 84th and 94th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 32.9% of Leederville residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, aligning with broader regional trends at 32.0%. Notably, 37.8% of Leederville residents earn 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Leederville's dwelling structures as per the latest Census showed 39.5% houses and 60.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 37.1% houses and 62.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Leederville was at 22.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.3% and rented ones at 44.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, below Perth metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Leederville was $430, compared to Perth metro's $390. Nationally, Leederville's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $430 compared to 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 constitute 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 comprise 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, smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.1.

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

Leederville's residents aged 15+ have a higher university qualification rate at 57.1% compared to WA's 27.9% and Greater Perth's 30.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.5%). Vocational pathways account for 22.3%, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 12.9%. Educational participation is high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.6% in tertiary, 5.6% in primary, and 4.8% in secondary education.

Six schools operate within Leederville educating approximately 1,270 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1047) and a balanced educational mix including one primary, four secondary, and one K-12 school. The area functions as an education hub with 29.2 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 17.1, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Leederville has 21 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by buses from five different routes that collectively facilitate 837 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 146 meters away from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 119 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Leederville is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Leederville shows better-than-average health outcomes, with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, among older, at-risk cohorts, the prevalence is higher. The rate of private health cover in Leederville stands at approximately 67% (2,932 people), slightly lower than Greater Perth's 69.8%, but still significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 10.7% and 7.1% of residents respectively. A total of 70.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 74.5%. Leederville has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 15.9% (691 people), with health outcomes among this group requiring more attention than the broader population.

Leederville was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Leederville, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 16.2% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 34.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 38.4%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.4%, compared to 0.6% in Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.9%), Australian (18.9%), and Irish (9.8%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh was higher at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 0.7%, French was similar at 0.8%, and Italian was higher at 7.1%.

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 makes up 25.5% of Leederville's population compared to Greater Perth's percentage, while the 5-14 cohort constitutes 6.4%. This concentration of individuals aged 25-34 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and now, the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.7% to 11.7% of Leederville's population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 12.5% to 11.1%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 4.9% to 3.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest substantial demographic shifts in Leederville. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise significantly, growing by 181 people (95%) from 191 to 373. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 62% of total population growth, indicating an aging demographic profile in the area. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.