School Of Isolated and Distance EducationCombinedGovernment65
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
65
Reading
526
Writing
488
Numeracy
506
Grammar
514
Spelling
498
Administration
Fees
$308
Students
336
Ratio
2:1
Demographics
ICSEA
1063
Gender
62%/38%
Indig.
3%
LBOTE
35%
Aranmore Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryCatholic63
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
63
Reading
450
Writing
449
Numeracy
442
Grammar
438
Spelling
444
Administration
Fees
$3,034
Students
179
Ratio
17:1
Attend.
92%
Demographics
ICSEA
1084
Gender
43%/57%
Indig.
4%
LBOTE
37%
Aranmore Catholic CollegeSecondaryCatholic41
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
41
Reading
530
Writing
552
Numeracy
536
Grammar
516
Spelling
527
Administration
Fees
$4,294
Students
739
Ratio
13:1
Attend.
88%
Demographics
ICSEA
991
Gender
50%/50%
Indig.
5%
LBOTE
48%
Location & Travel
0 min(4.0 km)
Drive to Perth CBD
0 min
Transit to Perth CBD
0 min
Park & Ride to Perth CBD
6 min drive to City West + 5 min transfer + 9 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
35 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2316/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.4%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
53%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.0
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Leederville
Full-time 44.0%Part-time 16.6%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 37.1%
Dwelling Types
Leederville
House 39.3%Semi-detached 35.4%Flat/Unit 23.7%Other 1.7%
Commute Mode
Leederville
Car 62.7%Transit 15.9%Bicycle 2.7%Walk 5.9%WFH 12.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
61.7%
England
7.0%
South Africa
1.7%
New Zealand
1.7%
Vietnam
1.6%
Language at Home
English only
83.8%
Italian
1.0%
Mandarin
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Cantonese
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Leederville
Is Leederville safe?
Leederville has a safety score of 26/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: West Leederville (42/100), Mount Hawthorn (69/100), North Perth (49/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Leederville?
Median weekly rent in Leederville is $888/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: West Leederville ($995/wk), Mount Hawthorn ($950/wk), North Perth ($880/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Leederville?
Leederville has a school rating of 63/100 across 4 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Aranmore Catholic College (Secondary), School Of Isolated and Distance Education (Combined), West Leederville Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Leederville from Perth CBD?
Leederville is 11 minutes by car, or 28 minutes by public transport, or 20 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Leederville affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Leederville is $1.6M, up 15.9% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $800K. For renters, median weekly rent is $888/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: West Leederville ($1.9M), Mount Hawthorn ($1.8M), North Perth ($1.7M). (Data as of July 2026)
Leederville punches well above its size. Oxford Street is one of Perth's most walkable strips, packed with independent cafes, Asian eateries, a beloved cinema, vinyl stores, and a recently opened bookshop. The train station puts the CBD minutes away, and the suburb draws a young, creative crowd who value access over space. It has shed some of the old 'Seedy Leedy' reputation, though traces of grit remain alongside the gentrification.
The typical house sells for around $1.64M and rent of $888/week, placing it 61% above the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a short 11-minute drive or 28 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (52%). With a safety score of 26/100, the area is 26 points below the metro average of 52. The area's 4 schools hold a combined rating of 63/100, well above average. The median age is 35, with households earning $2,316/week.
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