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 validations, the suburb of West Leederville's population is estimated at around 4,999 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 659 people (15.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,340 people. AreaSearch estimates this population based on resident data from ERP releases up to June 2024 and two additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,332 persons per square kilometer, placing West Leederville in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's growth rate exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages between 2021 and Feb 2026, driven primarily by overseas migration contributing approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 based on 2022 data for areas not covered by the former.

Based on these projections, West Leederville is expected to grow by 661 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 10.9% over the 17 years.

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

West Leederville has seen approximately 19 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS data. Around 96 homes were approved between FY-21 and FY-25, with a further 7 approved in FY-26. Each new dwelling attracts about 5 people annually over the past five financial years.

This supply lagging demand results in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers focus on premium market with average construction values of $598,000 for new dwellings. Commercial approvals this year totalled $13.5 million, indicating moderate commercial development.

Compared to Greater Perth, West Leederville has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 39th percentile nationally. This limited choice supports demand for existing properties. New developments consist of 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes. Future projections estimate West Leederville will add 547 residents by 2041, aligning with current development levels to maintain 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 impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely influencing the area. Notable ones are Subi East Redevelopment, One Oval, Residential Apartments and Commercial Tenancies in Wembley, and Selby Street Intersection Upgrade. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in West Leederville exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

West Leederville has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate as of September 2025 was 3.1%, lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in West Leederville is 74.6%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 71.6%.

Home-based workers constitute a low 12.1% of residents, possibly influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Professional & technical jobs are notably concentrated at twice the regional average. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.9% versus the regional average of 9.3%.

The worker-to-resident ratio is substantial at 0.9. Between September 2024 and September 2025, West Leederville's labour force decreased by 3.0%, employment declined by 4.0%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to West Leederville's employment mix suggests local job increases of 7.4% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 2023 shows West Leederville's median income among taxpayers is $89,371 and the average is $140,089. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $97,968 (median) and $153,566 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in West Leederville rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 96th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 29.5% of the population earns within the $4000+ range, differing from metropolitan patterns where earnings of $1,500 - 2,999 dominate at 32.0%. The substantial proportion of high earners (41.1% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout West Leederville. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income, and residents rank highly in disposable income at the 88th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

In West Leederville, as per the latest Census data, 50.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 49.9% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of accommodation. This is in contrast to Perth metropolitan area's dwelling structure, which was 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in West Leederville stood at 27.6%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 32.5% and rented properties accounting for 40.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,276, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in West Leederville was recorded at $400, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, West Leederville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 39.3%, with lone person households at 33.5% and group households making up 5.7%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

West Leederville's residents aged 15+ have a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 59.9% hold university qualifications compared to WA's 27.9% and Greater Perth's 30.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 38.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational pathways account for 20.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 10.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.0% 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

West Leederville has 21 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 29 individual routes, offering a total of 6,523 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 247 meters, indicating good accessibility. In this predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 61%, with trains accounting for 14% and buses for 10%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.0, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 931 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 310 weekly trips per stop.

West Leederville's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout West Leederville, based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates were found to be low among the general population. The prevalence of common health conditions was also low overall, but higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover was exceptionally high in the area, with approximately 83% of the total population (4139 people) having it, compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues affecting 8.7% of residents and asthma impacting 6.3%, while 73.5% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents showed low chronic condition prevalence. The area had 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over (869 people), which was higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth but ranked lower nationally than the broader population.

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 exhibited greater cultural diversity than most local areas, with 17.6% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 36.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in West Leederville, comprising 38.0% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 0.6% of West Leederville's population versus 0.3%.

The top ancestry groups were English (26.3%), Australian (20.3%), and Other (10.7%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: French (1.1% vs regional 0.5%), Polish (1.1% vs 0.7%), and Welsh (0.8% vs 0.7%) were notably overrepresented in West Leederville.

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

The median age in West Leederville is 38 years, close to Greater Perth's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, West Leederville has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.9%). Between the 2021 Census and 2026, the population aged 75-84 grew from 4.0% to 5.3%. Conversely, the population aged 5-14 declined from 9.9% to 8.9%. By 2041, West Leederville's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 70%, reaching 451 people from 264. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 54% of the population growth. Meanwhile, declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts.