Highgate vs Leederville
The verdict
Leederville rates higher for education (87 vs 82). Leederville is closer to the coast (8.1 km vs 10.9 km).
Scores
HighgateLeederville
| Highgate | Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 92 |
| Transport | 89 | 88 |
| Education | 82 | 87 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Highgate | Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,326 | 3,686 |
| Median age | 34 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,852 | $2,316 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.8% | 64.3% |
| Born in Australia | 55.3% | 61.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2 |
Growth: Highgate High Growth · Leederville High Growth
Property
| Highgate | 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
| Highgate | Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 301 | 326 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 129 | 163 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 989 | 1,004 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Highgate is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Highgate | Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,133 | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Highgate · Leederville
Transport
| Highgate | Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 760 m | 850 m |
Liveability
| Highgate | 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 42 |
| Parks | 2 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.9 km | 8.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.5 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Highgate | Leederville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,326 | 3,686 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,688 | 4,027 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,751 | 5,046 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.68% | 2.24% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Highgate or Leederville?
Highgate has a higher average school ICSEA (Highgate 1133 vs Leederville 1049; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Highgate or Leederville?
Highgate has the higher transport score (Highgate 89/100 vs Leederville 88/100).
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