West Leederville

WA 6007 • Greater Perth

4,340
Population (2021)
$71,136
Median Income
1.52 km²
Area
24m
Elevation

About West Leederville

West Leederville is a well-established, sought-after suburb in Western Australia, located within the Cambridge (Town) area. With a population of 4,340 and a median income of $71,136, the suburb attracts professionals, young families, and career-focused individuals. Covering 1.52 km² at an elevation of 24m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Perth.

Within Greater Perth, the suburb benefits from Western Australia's sunny climate and outdoor lifestyle. Local facilities, parks, and beaches are accessible, making it attractive for active residents. West Leederville provides a quality living environment with a distinctly West Australian character.

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

📍 Location

Postcode
6007
Urban Area
Perth - West
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.94°, 115.83°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
1.52 km²
Elevation
24m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cambridge Street West Leederville 6007 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,276
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,978
Census 2021
4,340
9.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$57,512
Income 2021
$71,136
23.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,634
Born Overseas 1,502

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 308
  • 2. New Zealand 89
  • 3. India 84
  • 4. Ireland 74
  • 5. Malaysia 74
  • 6. South Africa 66
  • 7. Scotland 56
  • 8. Italy 48
  • 9. Singapore 39
  • 10. United States 36
  • 11. Canada 34
  • 12. China 34
  • 13. Japan 30
  • 14. Nepal 30
  • 15. France 26

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,581
Australian 1,225
Irish 561
Scottish 495
Italian 282
Chinese 223
Indian 148
German 135
Dutch 110
Greek 84

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,523
Both parents born in Australia
1,829
Both parents born overseas
728
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.5%
Christianity
35.1%
Hinduism
2.2%
Buddhism
2.0%
Islam
1.2%
Judaism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
228 (5.3%)
5-14 years
431 (9.9%)
15-19 years
162 (3.7%)
20-24 years
229 (5.3%)
25-34 years
869 (20.0%)
35-44 years
712 (16.4%)
45-54 years
538 (12.4%)
55-64 years
486 (11.2%)
65-74 years
414 (9.5%)
75-84 years
175 (4.0%)
85+ years
97 (2.2%)

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