Overall score
Leederville
61.2/100
Mount Hawthorn
52.8/100
Leederville vs Mount Hawthorn, WA Suburb Comparison
Leederville for retirees and families; Mount Hawthorn for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LeedervilleMount Hawthorn
Crime rate
Leederville
96.4 / 1k
Mount Hawthorn
96.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leederville
253
Mount Hawthorn
271
Population
Leederville
3,686
Mount Hawthorn
8,183
Metric leadLeederville 3Mount Hawthorn 54 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLeederville
- Best for familiesLeederville
- Best for best valueMount Hawthorn
- Best for best schoolsLeederville
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Leederville | Mount Hawthorn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.4 / 1k | 96.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 45 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 253 | 271 |
| Green cover | 16.6% | 2.7% |
| Population | 3,686 | 8,183 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Leederville reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Mount Hawthorn is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Hawthorn sits among greener hillside streets, while Leederville keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Leederville tends to lead on a busy dining and café scene, plus a hub for schools and preschools, while Mount Hawthorn stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Hawthorn, while Leederville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.