Floreat vs West Leederville
The verdict
West Leederville rates higher for transport (95 vs 80). Floreat is closer to the coast (3.5 km vs 7.4 km).
Scores
FloreatWest Leederville
| Floreat | West Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 95 |
| Transport | 80 | 95 |
| Education | 92 | 88 |
| Liveability | 95 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Floreat | West Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,621 | 4,340 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,570 | $2,383 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.2% | 65.8% |
| Born in Australia | 70.3% | 60.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Floreat Moderate Growth · West Leederville Moderate Growth
Property
| Floreat | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Floreat | West Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 323 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 161 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,009 | 1,014 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Floreat | West Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,165 | 1,161 |
See the full school list on each profile: Floreat · West Leederville
Transport
| Floreat | West Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 69 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 14 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 540 m |
Liveability
| Floreat | 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 | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 7 |
| Parks | 20 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 373 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.6 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.6 km | 7.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Floreat | West Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,621 | 4,340 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,216 | 4,823 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,515 | 4,929 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.68% | 2.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Floreat or West Leederville?
Floreat has the higher residential safety score (Floreat 70/100 vs West Leederville 69/100).
Which has better schools, Floreat or West Leederville?
Floreat has a higher average school ICSEA (Floreat 1165 vs West Leederville 1161; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Floreat or West Leederville?
West Leederville has the higher transport score (Floreat 80/100 vs West Leederville 95/100).
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