West Leederville
WA 6007 · Cambridge
4,340 (2021) → 4,823 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
West Leederville is a moderate growth suburb in Cambridge, WA 6007, about 3km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in West Leederville are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 95/100, and is a short drive from the coast. West Leederville has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.1%), New Zealand (2.05%), India (1.94%), Ireland (1.71%), Malaysia (1.71%)
Top languages: Italian (1.68%), Mandarin (1.64%), French (1.13%), Spanish (0.92%), Nepali (0.69%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
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:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1086 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- West Leederville Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1161
Nearby (within 10km)
- School Of Isolated and Distance EducationCombined · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1060
- Bob Hawke CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1127
- Perth Modern SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1229
- SEDA College WA (Leederville)Secondary · Independent · 0.9km
- Aranmore Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1088
- SEDA College WA (Mount Hawthorn)Secondary · Independent · 1.3km
- Aranmore Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 998
- Subiaco Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1165
- Telethon Speech & HearingCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1115
- Lake Monger Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1092
- Bold Park Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1122
- SEDA College WA (West Perth)Secondary · Independent · 2km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about West Leederville
Is West Leederville safe?
West Leederville has a residential safety score of 69/100, 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 6,424 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is West Leederville from Perth CBD?
West Leederville is about 2.9 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 14 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in West Leederville?
West Leederville has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1161 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Leederville?
West Leederville has a transport score of 95/100, including 2 train stations and 13 bus stops.