West Leederville

Population growth drivers in West Leederville are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, West Leederville's population was estimated at 4,995 as of Nov 2025. This showed an increase of 655 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,340. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 4,907 residents using latest ERP data (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses. This resulted in a density ratio of 3,330 persons per square kilometer, placing West Leederville in the upper quartile nationally. The area's 15.1% growth since 2021 exceeded national average (9.7%) and state figures. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, growth rates by age cohort from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released 2023, based on 2022 data) are used to estimate post-2032 growth. Projected demographic shifts indicate above median population growth for West Leederville, with an expected increase of 656 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 10.9% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, West Leederville has experienced around 19 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY21 and FY25, approximately 96 homes were approved, with an additional 7 approved so far in FY26. This results in an estimated average of 5 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed annually over these years.

Given this supply lagging demand, heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures are expected. The average construction cost value for new properties is $598,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have also been $13.5 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.

Relative to Greater Perth, West Leederville shows approximately 56% of the construction activity per person and places among the 39th percentile of areas assessed nationally. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing dwellings. New development consists of 83.0% detached dwellings and 17.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. However, this favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (50.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. West Leederville indicates a mature market with around 436 people per approval. Future projections show West Leederville adding 547 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Subi East Redevelopment, One Oval, Residential Apartments and Commercial Tenancies in Wembley, and Selby Street Intersection Upgrade. The following list details projects most relevant.

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The employment environment in West Leederville shows above-average strength when compared nationally

West Leederville has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.1% based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 3,071 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 72.3%, above Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Professional & technical services show notable concentration with employment levels at double the regional average, while construction has limited presence at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.9, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.0%, employment declined by 4.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 1 percentage point in West Leederville. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9% and a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows WA's employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest West Leederville's employment could increase by 7.4% over five years and 15.2% over ten years.

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

The suburb of West Leederville had exceptionally high income levels nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $89,371 with an average income of $140,089, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $97,968 for median income and $153,566 for average income as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all ranked highly in West Leederville, between the 87th and 96th percentiles nationally. Income distribution showed that the largest segment comprised 29.5% earning $4000+ weekly (1,473 residents), differing from the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominated at 32.0%. Higher earners represented a substantial presence with 41.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounted for 13.9% of income while strong earnings ranked residents within the 88th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

West Leederville displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in West Leederville, as per the latest Census, consisted of 50.1% houses and 49.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 37.1% houses and 62.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in West Leederville was at 27.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.5% and rented ones at 40.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,276, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in West Leederville was recorded at $400, compared to Perth metro's $390. Nationally, West Leederville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 60.7% of all households, including 23.4% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.3%, with lone person households at 33.5% and group households comprising 5.7%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.1.

West Leederville demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in West Leederville is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 59.9% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in Greater Perth. This educational advantage is reflected in the types of qualifications held: bachelor degrees lead at 38.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational pathways account for 20.9% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 10.1%.

Educational participation is high in the area, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in tertiary education, 8.8% in primary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 20 active stops operating in West Leederville. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 29 individual routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 6,523 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 247 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 931 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 326 weekly trips per stop.

West 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

West Leederville's health data shows positive outcomes with low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population, yet higher than national averages for older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 83% of West Leederville residents have private health cover, compared to 69.5% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 8.7% and 6.3% of residents respectively.

About 73.5% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Perth's 74.5%. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (849 people), higher than Greater Perth's 15.1%.

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

West Leederville had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 17.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 36.3% born overseas. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 38.0%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.6%, compared to 0.6% in Greater Perth.

The top three ancestral groups were English (26.3%), Australian (20.3%), and Other (10.7%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: French (1.1% vs regional 0.8%), Polish (1.1% vs 1.0%), and Welsh (0.8% vs 0.7%) were overrepresented in West Leederville.

West Leederville's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in West Leederville is close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, West Leederville has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.0% to 5.1%, while the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 9.9% to 9.1%. By 2041, West Leederville's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 75 to 84 is projected to grow by 77%, reaching 450 from 254. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 57% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14.