City Beach vs West Leederville
The verdict
City Beach rates higher for education (93 vs 88). West Leederville rates higher for transport (95 vs 59). City Beach is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 7.4 km).
Scores
| City Beach | West Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 95 |
| Transport | 59 | 95 |
| Education | 93 | 88 |
| Liveability | 69 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| City Beach | West Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,805 | 4,340 |
| Median age | 47 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,700 | $2,383 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.0% | 65.8% |
| Born in Australia | 67.1% | 60.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: City Beach Stable · West Leederville Moderate Growth
Property
| City Beach | West Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| City Beach | West Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 309 | 323 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 147 | 161 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,014 | 1,014 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| City Beach | West Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,153 | 1,161 |
See the full school list on each profile: City Beach · West Leederville
Transport
| City Beach | West Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 50 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 14 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 540 m |
Liveability
| City Beach | West Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 7 |
| Parks | 18 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 19 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 198 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.1 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 7.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| City Beach | West Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,805 | 4,340 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,218 | 4,823 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,383 | 4,929 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.48% | 2.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, City Beach or West Leederville?
City Beach has the higher residential safety score (City Beach 71/100 vs West Leederville 69/100).
Which has better schools, City Beach or West Leederville?
West Leederville has a higher average school ICSEA (City Beach 1153 vs West Leederville 1161; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, City Beach or West Leederville?
West Leederville has the higher transport score (City Beach 59/100 vs West Leederville 95/100).
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