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Leederville

WA 6007 • Greater Perth

3,686
Population (2021)
$120,432
Median Household Income
1.46 km²
Area
$430/wk
Median Rent
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About Leederville

Leederville is a vibrant inner-city suburb in Perth, located approximately 2.5 kilometres north of the Perth CBD within the City of Vincent. With a population of 3,686, the suburb has a notably young demographic skewed strongly toward 25–34 year olds, reflecting its popularity with professionals, creatives, and students. The median household income of around $2,316 per week and well above-average personal incomes reflect Leederville's status as one of Perth's more sought-after inner suburbs.

Leederville is best known for its lively entertainment precinct along Oxford Street, home to cafés, restaurants, bars, the Luna Palace Cinema, and boutique retail. The suburb is exceptionally well-served by Leederville train station on the Joondalup and Fremantle lines, with the Perth CBD just minutes away. A Coles supermarket on Cambridge Street adds to the walkable convenience of daily life. The suburb's compact, high-density streets — a mix of character homes, period cottages, and newer apartments — attract a cosmopolitan and well-educated population who value urban lifestyle and proximity to the city.

Leederville falls under postcode 6007 and is governed by Vincent Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Perth electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6007
Urban Area
Perth - Central
LGA / Council
Vincent
Federal Electorate
Perth
State Electorate
Perth
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.93°, 115.84°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
1.46 km²
Elevation
19m

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.1%

13 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Leederville
0.6 km
8 min

Bus Services

  • Transperth Route 15, 81 — Perth CBD / Fremantle 10-15 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
2.5 km
By Train
~5 min to Perth Station via Joondalup Line from Leederville
By Car (Peak)
8-15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5-10 min

🛣️ Excellent transport access; cycleway to CBD also available along Mitchell Freeway shared path

Walkability Very Walkable

Most daily errands can be done on foot with Oxford Street shops, supermarket, and cafés all within walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cambridge Street West Leederville 6007 WA

🎓 Schools

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,158
Census 2021
3,686
▲ 16.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$59,852
Personal Income 2021
$68,120
▲ 13.8% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$68,120 / yr
$1310/wk
Household
$120,432 / yr
$2316/wk
Family
$165,204 / yr
$3177/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,275
Born Overseas 1,207

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 258
  • 2. Ireland 88
  • 3. South Africa 64
  • 4. New Zealand 63
  • 5. Italy 59
  • 6. Vietnam 59
  • 7. Scotland 57
  • 8. Malaysia 46
  • 9. India 36
  • 10. United States 30

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,368
Australian 961
Irish 498
Scottish 397
Italian 359
Chinese 204
German 115
Dutch 87
Indian 70
Greek 69

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,190
Both parents born in Australia
1,600
Both parents born overseas
668
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
52.7%
Christianity
35.2%
Buddhism
1.8%
Islam
0.9%
Hinduism
0.9%
Judaism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
182 (4.9%)
5-14 years
239 (6.5%)
15-19 years
131 (3.6%)
20-24 years
262 (7.1%)
25-34 years
975 (26.5%)
35-44 years
592 (16.1%)
45-54 years
462 (12.5%)
55-64 years
311 (8.4%)
65-74 years
266 (7.2%)
75-84 years
133 (3.6%)
85+ years
133 (3.6%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leederville known for? +

Leederville is famous for Oxford Street — one of Perth's most vibrant dining, café, bar, and cinema strips — along with beautiful Federation and Californian bungalow homes, Leederville station on the Joondalup Line, and proximity to Lake Monger.

How far is Leederville from Perth CBD? +

Leederville is approximately 3 kilometres north of Perth CBD. From Leederville station on the Joondalup Line, the journey to Perth takes approximately 5-8 minutes.

Does Leederville have public transport? +

Leederville station on the Joondalup Line provides extremely frequent train services to Perth CBD in just 5-8 minutes. Multiple bus routes also serve Oxford Street and surrounding areas.

What is the population of Leederville? +

According to the 2021 Census, Leederville has a population of approximately 3,686 residents, with a young, professional demographic attracted by the vibrant inner-city lifestyle.

Is Leederville a good place to live? +

Leederville is one of Perth's most desirable inner-city addresses, combining Oxford Street's vibrant dining and entertainment, heritage homes, Lake Monger, and a 5-minute train ride to Perth CBD. It is consistently popular with young professionals.

What is the postcode for Leederville? +

The postcode for Leederville is 6007.

What is the average income in Leederville? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Leederville is about $1,310 per week (around $68,100 per year). The median household income is $2,316 per week and the median family income is $3,177 per week.

What is the age profile of Leederville? +

The median age in Leederville is 35. The largest age group is 25–34 (975 residents, around 26%). Around 15% of residents are under 20 and about 14% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

How much is rent in Leederville? +

In Leederville, the median weekly rent is $430, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000 (2021 Census).