Leda
At a median age of 32, Leda sits 8 years younger than the national figure, which partly explains why 56% of its 3,202 residents carry a mortgage rather than own outright. Housing affordability is a defining draw: the estimated median house price of $383,000 is well below Perth metro averages, while household income ranks at the 49.6th percentile nationally, meaning buyers here are stretching less than comparable suburbs at higher price points. With 98% of dwellings being separate houses and 59% having 4 or more bedrooms, the suburb is oriented firmly toward families rather than renters or apartment dwellers.
Population
3,202
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,557/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$383K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price is $383,000, and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5%, below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability compared to broader Perth is the main drawcard for first-home buyers. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 98%, with 4-plus bedroom homes making up 59.1% of all dwellings. The 3-bedroom segment adds another 38.7%, so the market splits between mid-size and large family homes with almost no small-dwelling supply. Outright ownership at 17.6% is low relative to the 56% on mortgages, consistent with a younger median-age buyer still building equity.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price is $383,000, and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5%, below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability compared to broader Perth is the main drawcard for first-home buyers. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 98%, with 4-plus bedroom homes making up 59.1% of all dwellings. The 3-bedroom segment adds another 38.7%, so the market splits between mid-size and large family homes with almost no small-dwelling supply. Outright ownership at 17.6% is low relative to the 56% on mortgages, consistent with a younger median-age buyer still building equity.
For Investors
The vacancy rate of 7.5% is elevated, signalling softer rental demand than in tighter Perth suburbs. Weekly rent of $303 against a $383,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.1%, higher than inner-city markets but offset by that above-average vacancy. The renter share is 26.4%, a smaller pool than higher-density suburbs, because the mortgage-belt profile means most residents are buyers. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, limiting new-supply risk. Income at the 49.6th percentile nationally keeps rent growth tied to modest wage trends rather than premium tenant demand.
Schools in Leda iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Leda Primary School
K-6 · 366 students
Demographics
The median age of 32 is 8 years below the national figure, placing Leda among Perth's younger suburbs. Overseas-born residents are 30.3%, which is 8.7 percentage points above the national average. Ancestry skews Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,263), Scottish (246) and Irish (189), with Christianity the dominant religion at 1,133 residents. University qualifications reach only 18%, which is 12.1 points below the national figure, consistent with an occupational base weighted toward trades rather than knowledge roles. Average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above the national figure, reflecting 1,139 couples-with-children families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.0%
Houses
2.0%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits between mortgagees at 56%, outright owners at 17.6% and renters at 26.4%. The low outright-ownership share compared to national norms reflects a younger buyer base still building equity. Separate houses account for 98% of stock, with semi-detached adding just 2%. Bedrooms lean large: 4-plus bedroom homes are 59.1% of all dwellings and 3-bedroom homes 38.7%, with only 2.2% having 2 or fewer bedrooms. The estimated median house price is $383,000, and rent-to-income at 19.5% and mortgage-to-income at 22.5% both sit below the 30% stress threshold.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$303
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$699
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.5%
Unoccupied
84
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.5%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
16.9%
Couples, no children
2,613
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the industrial mix at 19.7% (150 workers), followed by Manufacturing at 10.9% and Construction at 9.7%. Education adds 8.8% and Retail 6.6%. By occupation, Labourers (221) and Machinery/Drivers (208) top the list, a trades-heavy profile relative to the national average. The unemployment rate of 10.4% is above average, though 65.2% of those employed work full-time. Household weekly income of $1,557 sits at the 49.6th percentile nationally, slightly below the median, which explains why the suburb skews toward physical-industry jobs rather than professional services.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.2%
Part-time
24.4%
Participation
59.7%
Employed
1,275
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.0%
Postgraduate
3.9%
Born Overseas
30.3%
Dwellings
1,033
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 82.4% of residents drive to work and only 9.3% use public transport, lower than inner-Perth suburbs where rail access is stronger. Walked or cycled trips are just 1.2%. Crime statistics are not available for Leda in this dataset. Need-for-assistance sits at 5.6% (165 residents), reasonable for a suburb with a median age of 32. Volunteering is 12.6%, and housing costs remain manageable with rent-to-income at 19.5% and mortgage-to-income at 22.5%, both below the 30% stress threshold relative to household incomes at the 49.6th percentile nationally.
Drive
82.4%
Public Transport
9.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Leda compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leda a good suburb to live in?
Leda suits families seeking affordable, freestanding homes in Perth's south. The median house price of $383,000 is accessible relative to metro averages, mortgage-to-income sits at 22.5%, below the 30% stress threshold, and 98% of dwellings are separate houses. The trade-offs are a 10.4% unemployment rate and high car dependency, with only 9.3% of residents using public transport.
What is the median house price in Leda?
The estimated median house price in Leda is $383,000, derived from the $303 weekly median rent. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5% stays comfortably below the 30% stress level, making it one of the more affordable owner-occupier markets in Perth's south corridor.
What schools are in Leda?
No schools are recorded inside the Leda suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically access schools in the surrounding Kwinana area. The suburb has an 8.79 km2 footprint and a population of 3,202, with 1,139 couple-with-children families who rely on nearby education facilities.
Is Leda safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Leda in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, only 5.6% of residents (165 people) need daily assistance, and housing stress flags are clear, with mortgage-to-income at 22.5% and rent-to-income at 19.5%, both below the 30% threshold that typically correlates with elevated community stress and property crime risk.
Is Leda good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $303 against a $383,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.1%, above inner-Perth levels, but the 7.5% vacancy rate is elevated and should be factored into cash-flow projections. The renter share of 26.4% is modest compared to higher-density markets, and no development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, limiting new-supply risk.
How is Leda's population changing?
No annual growth series is available in this dataset, but Leda's population stands at 3,202 with a median age of 32, which is 8 years below the national figure. The suburb's high share of couples with children (1,139 families) and average household size of 2.9 above the national figure suggest steady organic growth through family formation rather than external migration.
What languages are spoken in Leda?
About 30.3% of Leda residents were born overseas, which is 8.7 percentage points above the national average. The dominant ancestry groups are English (1,263 residents), Scottish (246) and Irish (189), with Islam (60 residents) and Hinduism (35) representing smaller but notable faith communities alongside the majority Christian population of 1,133.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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