5 min drive to Wellard + 5 min transfer + 40 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
32 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1557/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
9.7%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
72%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
3.9%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.9
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Leda
Full-time 26.8%Part-time 14.3%Unemployed 4.8%Not in labour 54.0%
Dwelling Types
Leda
House 97.9%Semi-detached 2.0%
Commute Mode
Leda
Car 85.2%Transit 8.9%Walk 0.8%WFH 4.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
65.0%
New Zealand
6.1%
England
5.7%
Philippines
3.4%
South Africa
1.4%
Language at Home
English only
84.7%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Hindi
0.3%
Italian
0.2%
Arabic
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Leda
Is Leda safe?
Leda has a safety score of 27/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Calista (35/100), Kwinana Town Centre (1/100), Medina (21/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Leda?
Median weekly rent in Leda is $620/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Calista ($560/wk), Kwinana Town Centre ($625/wk), Medina ($550/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Leda?
Leda has a school rating of 22/100 across 2 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Leda Primary School (Primary), Leda Education Support Centre (Special). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Leda from Perth CBD?
Leda is 37 minutes by car, or 79 minutes by public transport, or 50 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Leda affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Leda is $725K, up 18.4% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $620/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Calista ($660K), Kwinana Town Centre ($650K), Medina ($653K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/leda
Leda is a budget-friendly suburb on Perth's southern fringe, tucked into the Kwinana corridor. Long overlooked, it has recently attracted investor attention as one of Perth's fastest-selling markets, a sign of the city's affordability squeeze more than a change in character. Residents cite easy freeway access and a nearby nature reserve, but the suburb carries a rough reputation and limited amenity, with the once-loved Stargate shopping centre a shadow of its former self. The typical house sells for around $725k and rent of $620/week, placing it 29% below the Perth metro median.
Getting to the CBD takes a 37-minute drive or 79 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (70%). With a safety score of 27/100, the area is 25 points below the metro average of 52.
The area's 2 schools hold a combined rating of 22/100, below the Perth average. A younger demographic defines the area, with a median age of 32 and household income of $1,557/week.