Overall score
Leederville
54.3/100
Subiaco
66.1/100
Subiaco for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Leederville
54.3/100
Subiaco
66.1/100
Crime rate
Leederville
3013.8 / 1k
Subiaco
1039.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leederville
196
Subiaco
1,002
Population
Leederville
3,686
Subiaco
9,940
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Leederville | Subiaco |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.3/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.9/100 | 10.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 3013.8 / 1k | 1039.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 61 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 196 | 1,002 |
| Population | 3,686 | 9,940 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Leederville is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Subiaco is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Leederville is stronger for housing affordability and schools and education options; Subiaco answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Subiaco, while Leederville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.