3 min drive to West Leederville + 5 min transfer + 10 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
38 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2383/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
59%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.9%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.2
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
West Leederville
Full-time 38.2%Part-time 19.7%Unemployed 2.1%Not in labour 40.0%
Dwelling Types
West Leederville
House 49.9%Semi-detached 15.6%Flat/Unit 34.1%
Commute Mode
West Leederville
Car 60.3%Transit 16.1%Bicycle 3.3%Walk 7.3%WFH 13.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
60.7%
England
7.1%
New Zealand
2.1%
India
1.9%
Malaysia
1.7%
Language at Home
English only
82.4%
Italian
0.8%
Mandarin
0.7%
Spanish
0.4%
Cantonese
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about West Leederville
Is West Leederville safe?
West Leederville has a safety score of 42/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wembley (75/100), Leederville (26/100), Subiaco (31/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in West Leederville?
Median weekly rent in West Leederville is $995/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wembley ($1050/wk), Leederville ($888/wk), Subiaco ($983/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is West Leederville from Perth CBD?
West Leederville is 11 minutes by car, or 24 minutes by public transport, or 18 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is West Leederville affordable to buy in?
The median house price in West Leederville is $1.9M, up 5.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $660K. For renters, median weekly rent is $995/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wembley ($1.9M), Leederville ($1.6M), Subiaco ($2.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
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West Leederville punches well above its size as one of Perth's best-connected inner suburbs: four train stations sit within walking distance, making car ownership genuinely optional. Lake Monger anchors the neighbourhood with green space, while Oxford Street's cafes and bars draw a young professional crowd. Densification plans signal the suburb is changing fast, and parking remains a constant headache, but its compact, walkable character and CBD proximity make it hard to beat.
Median property values reach $1.95M and rent of $995/week, 91% above the Perth metro median. Commuters face a short 11-minute drive to the CBD (24 min on public transport), where most residents drive (50%). The local safety score of 42/100 comes in 10 points below the metro mean of 52. Demographically, the median age sits at 38 and household income at $2,383/week.