West Leederville

West 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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, the estimated population of West Leederville is around 4,990. This reflects an increase of 650 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,340. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 4,973 in June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS and an additional six validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,326 persons per square kilometer, placing West Leederville in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 15.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering projected demographic shifts, West Leederville is expected to have an above median population growth, with projections estimating an increase of 663 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 11.2% 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 annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 99 homes were approved, with an additional 4 in FY-26. This results in about 4.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The supply of dwellings is lagging behind demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers focus on premium properties with an average construction value of $598,000. Commercial approvals this year totaled $10.1 million, indicating balanced commercial development activity.

Compared to Greater Perth, West Leederville has about 58% of the construction activity per person and ranks in the 39th percentile nationally, leading to relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings. New development consists of 85.0% detached dwellings and 15.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving West Leederville's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers despite increasing density pressures. The area indicates a mature market with around 436 people per approval. Future projections estimate an addition of 559 residents by 2041, with existing development levels aligning with future requirements to maintain stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

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

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

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The labour market in West Leederville shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

West Leederville has a highly educated workforce with professional services strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data as of June 2025.

There are 3,128 residents employed with an unemployment rate 1.2% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 72.3%, exceeding Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical services show notable concentration with employment levels twice the regional average.

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 June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.6%, while employment declined by 2.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to West Leederville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

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

West Leederville's median income among taxpayers was $89,371 during financial year 2022. The average income stood at $140,089 in the same period. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for West Leederville would be approximately $102,062 (median) and $159,982 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in West Leederville rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 96th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 29.5% of residents earn $4000+ weekly (1,472 residents), differing from the regional norm where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 32.0%. A substantial proportion, 41.1%, exceeds $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income, with residents ranking in the 88th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

West Leederville's dwelling structure, 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 stood at 27.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.5% and rented ones at 40.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,276, exceeding the Perth metro average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in West Leederville was $400, compared to Perth metro's $390. Nationally, West Leederville's mortgage repayments were 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 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 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 high, with 59.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. 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% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.2% in tertiary, 8.8% in primary, and 5.9% in secondary education. West Leederville Primary School serves the area, enrolling 567 students as of a recent report, with an ICSEA score of 1146. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. School places per 100 residents stand at 11.4, below the regional average of 17.1, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Transport analysis shows 20 active transport stops in West Leederville. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 35 individual routes operating, providing a total of 6,060 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 247 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 865 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 303 weekly trips per individual 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 favourable outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population, although this is higher than the national average for older and at-risk groups. Approximately 83% of West Leederville residents have private health cover, compared to Greater Perth's 69.8% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent 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 a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 15.1%.

West 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

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

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.3%), Australian (20.3%), and Other (10.7%). Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: 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 was close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years at the time of the census. This figure is also equivalent to the Australian median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, West Leederville had a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 years (19.8%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 years (9.1%). The concentration of 25-34 year-olds in West Leederville was well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the censuses conducted on 9 August 2021 and 10 August 2026, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 years increased from 4.0% to 5.1%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 years decreased from 9.9% to 9.1%. By the year 2041, West Leederville's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 75-84 years is projected to grow by 77%, reaching 451 people from an initial count of 254. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 56% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are expected for residents aged 0-4 years and 5-14 years.