SuburbCheck

Leda

WA 6170 · Kwinana

3,202 (2021) → 3,279 est. (2025) · Stable

48
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,202
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
71
Safety score
56
Transport score

Leda is a stable suburb in Kwinana, WA 6170, about 36km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Leda are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 56/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Leda has an overall score of 48/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.

35.7 km
To Perth CBD
4.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.7 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

3,202
Population
32
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,557
vs NSW median-15.8%
Median taxable income (individual)$66,665/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +12%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 6170 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher19.3%
Born in Australia65.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,012 / 0 / 21

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (6.12%), England (5.75%), Philippines (3.4%), South Africa (1.37%), India (1.25%)

Top languages: Tagalog (1.66%), Filipino (0.84%), Hindi (0.72%), Vietnamese (0.66%), Punjabi (0.56%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

71
Residential

WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

10
Break & enter dwelling312/100k
12
Steal from dwelling375/100k
5
Motor vehicle theft156/100k
32
Domestic assault999/100k
2
Robbery62/100k
18
Non-domestic assault562/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 292 (all categories, latest year)9,115 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025

Schools

37

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

53
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 979 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Leda Education Support CentrePrimary · GovernmentICSEA 961
  • Leda Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 912

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Peter Carnley Anglican Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1041
  • Wellard Village Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 999
  • Calista Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 920
  • St Vincent's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1031
  • SMYL Community College - Seabrooke Way, MedinaSecondary · Independent · 3.1km
  • Peter Carnley Anglican Community School - Calista CampusPrimary · Independent · 3.2km
  • SMYL Community College - Crompton Road CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.4km
  • Medina Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 900
  • Gilmore CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 924
  • Hillman Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 925
  • Orelia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 919
  • Baldivis Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 976

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

56
12Bus
CBD commute (est.)99 min (bus)
Nearest train stationWellard Stn (1.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate14.5% · vs WA avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
14.1%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Retail Trade
9.9%
Construction
9.6%
Education & Training
6.2%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
800mm
Rainfall/yr
7.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

30 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
104 in suburbParks
31 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
61 in suburbGPs
41 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
257 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Air qualityGood air quality (72/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalRockingham General Hospital (3.7 km)
Nearest vet7.3 km
Nearest airportPerth (39.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

37

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
25
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

35

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

10
Parks
2
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

28

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.31
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

43

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

2
Long Day Care
3
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.94

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.60%
Projected population 20413,414
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Kwinana

CalistaData not available57transportKwinana Town CentreData not available74transportMedinaData not available48transportParmeliaData not available92transportOreliaData not available76transportKwinana BeachData not available23transport

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Frequently asked questions about Leda

Is Leda safe?

Leda has a residential safety score of 71/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Leda from Perth CBD?

Leda is about 35.7 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 99 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Leda?

Leda has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 937 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Leda?

Leda has a transport score of 56/100 and 12 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.