Leinster Suburb Profile

Leinster is one of WA's most remote company towns, built around BHP's Nickel West underground operations deep in the Goldfields. Its most distinctive feature is its near-zero crime rate and BHP-managed housing stock, residents don't hold mortgages. The outback setting draws occasional curious travellers, but life here revolves entirely around the mine. Amenities are minimal and the population shifts with industry demand. Low crime is a key drawcard, with the safety score of 91/100 exceeding the metro average of 52 by 39 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.

Families have access to 1 school with a rating of 24/100, below the Perth average. With a median age of just 31, it attracts a younger crowd earning $2,562/week per household.