WEST LEEDERVILLE
Investor score
70
Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
—
no recent data
Rent yield
4.2%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
12.9%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.0%
modelled estimate
AI insights for WEST LEEDERVILLE
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WEST LEEDERVILLE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$750/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+12.6%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
8.5
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.35%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
70 / 100
Very high rental demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
WEST LEEDERVILLE is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 4.2% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 12.9% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,349/wk
$88k taxable p.a.
Renters
40.7%
56.6% owner-occupier
Median age
36.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.0%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
17.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
18%
69% apartments
Degree qualified
51.2%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
23.0%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
160 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
11.2%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
3.0 km
Inner city
Days on market
24 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.9%
Balanced market
Walkability
97 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
3.0 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
12,036/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 6007
🏫Primary (2)
West Leederville Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Aranmore Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Aranmore Catholic College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
School Of Isolated and Distance Education
Government · Yrs K-12
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
School quality
Above average4 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
57
/ 100
Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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