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Leederville WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Leederville, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Leederville WA is 3,686 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Leederville is $1,310 per week ($68,120 per year). Median rent in Leederville is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Leederville has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Leederville has a population density of 2531.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Leederville is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leederville is $2,000.

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Leederville Population

residents (Census 2021)

Leederville Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,310/wk

$68,120 per year

#265 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$430/wk

$1,863 per month

#1360 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Leederville Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (1,760) Female 52.3% (1,927)

Population Density

2531.9

people per km²

3,686 people · 1.5 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,177

Family income/wk

Leederville Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Leederville Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.7% 353 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.3% 493 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Leederville Country of Birth

Australia

84.5%

England

10.7%

India

1.5%

France

0.8%

Brazil

0.6%

China

0.5%

Germany

0.5%

Chile

0.3%

Greece

0.3%

Hong Kong

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Leederville Religion

No Religion

55.8%

Catholic

22.0%

Not stated

8.0%

Anglican

7.2%

Eastern Orthodox

2.2%

Buddhism

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Hinduism

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Leederville Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

84.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Leederville Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

23.2%

Other

16.8%

Mandarin

14.2%

Vietnamese

13.5%

Cantonese

12.3%

French

8.4%

German

5.8%

Polish

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Leederville Employment

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Employed full-time

53.1% 1,573 people

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Employed part-time

20.1% 594 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 82 people

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Not in labour force

24.0% 712 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Leederville Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

46.3%

Postgraduate Degree

20.1%

Certificate III/IV

13.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.3%

Certificate I/II

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Leederville Occupation

Professionals

53.4%

Managers

15.4%

Clerical & Administrative

8.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.6%

Community & Personal Service

7.1%

Sales Workers

3.8%

Labourers

2.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Leederville Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.2%

Health

16.4%

Society & Culture

15.3%

Engineering

14.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.1%

Creative Arts

6.3%

Education

5.8%

Architecture & Building

4.7%

Information Technology

3.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.8%

Agriculture & Environment

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Leederville Dwelling Types

Separate house

52.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

35.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Leederville Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

3.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.6%

$4,000+/wk

25.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Leederville Marital Status

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Married

31.3% 1,023

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Separated

2.3% 76

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Divorced

10.2% 332

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Widowed

5.3% 172

👤

Never married

50.9% 1,663

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Leederville Ancestry

English

29.5%

Australian

20.7%

Irish

10.7%

Other

9.5%

Scottish

8.6%

Italian

7.7%

Chinese

4.4%

German

2.5%

Dutch

1.9%

Indian

1.5%

Greek

1.5%

Vietnamese

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Leederville School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.0%

Vocational Education

21.4%

Secondary — Government

17.9%

Secondary — Catholic

11.2%

Pre-school

8.4%

Primary — Catholic

7.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Leederville Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 413

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No need for assistance

94.0% 6,507

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Leederville Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.4% 621

—

Not a volunteer

79.6% 2,425

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Leederville Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.9%

$450-$599/mo

1.0%

$600-$799/mo

1.2%

$800-$999/mo

4.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Leederville How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

56.7%

Did not go to work

12.6%

Bus

9.7%

Train

5.8%

Walked only

5.7%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Bicycle

2.7%

Other

1.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Leederville Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.3%

1 vehicle

51.7%

2 vehicles

32.5%

3 vehicles

6.3%

4+ vehicles

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Leederville Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.4%

2 bedrooms

39.1%

3 bedrooms

39.1%

4 bedrooms

9.9%

5 bedrooms

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Leederville Population Mobility

24.6%

moved in the last year

62.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Leederville Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

6,915

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Leederville Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

422

Asthma

116

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Leederville Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.1%

$3,500+/wk

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Leederville Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.4%

Couple — children under 15

36.0%

Couple — no children under 15

8.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Leederville Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 10

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Previously served

1.7% 53

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Never served

97.8% 2,995

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Leederville Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.3% 284

—

Did not provide

90.7% 2,763

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Leederville Children Ever Born

No children

61.5%

1 child

11.9%

2 children

18.3%

3 children

6.9%

4 children

1.2%

5+ children

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Leederville When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

122

1981–1990

167

1991–2000

147

2001–2010

231

2011–2015

181

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Leederville Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

30.7%

5–14 hours

33.4%

15–29 hours

9.8%

30+ hours

5.5%

Did not do domestic work

20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Leederville Household Size

1 person

36.3%

2 persons

39.6%

3 persons

13.0%

4 persons

9.2%

5 persons

1.7%

6+ persons

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Leederville Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,578

Moved from WA

618

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Leederville Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.9%

Step family — no other children

9.3%

Blended family — no other children

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Leederville Schools

schools nearby

government

1120

avg ICSEA score

13,370

total students

Perth Modern School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,472 students

1230

ICSEA

Rosalie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 470 students

1178

ICSEA

Subiaco Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 706 students

1169

ICSEA

Chrysalis Montessori School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 123 students

1168

ICSEA

Wembley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 756 students

1166

ICSEA

West Leederville Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 551 students

1146

ICSEA

St Paul's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 186 students

1141

ICSEA

Mount Hawthorn Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 936 students

1140

ICSEA

St George's Anglican Grammar School Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 596 students

1139

ICSEA

Coolbinia Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 401 students

1139

ICSEA

North Perth Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 470 students

1135

ICSEA

Kyilla Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 364 students

1132

ICSEA

Bob Hawke College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,972 students

1129

ICSEA

Sacred Heart Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 180 students

1124

ICSEA

St Denis School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 200 students

1123

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 31 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Leederville Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,316/wk

Median Rent $430/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Leederville

Your weekly income

≈ $10,036/month

Median rent $430/wk

Left after rent $1,886/wk

Rent share 18.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leederville

What is the population of Leederville WA?

The population of Leederville WA is 3,686 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2531.9 people per km².Leederville is ranked #2,053 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Leederville?

The median personal income in Leederville WA is $1,310 per week, or $68,120 per year.The median household income is $2,316 per week.Family income is $3,177 per week.Leederville is ranked #265 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Leederville?

Median rent in Leederville WA is $430 per week ($1,863 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Leederville ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Leederville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Leederville WA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Leederville?

The median age in Leederville WA is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Leederville a good suburb to live in?

Leederville is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,686.The median income is $1,310/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50840. All dollar figures in AUD.