Overall score
Leederville
61.2/100
Subiaco
60.0/100
Leederville vs Subiaco, WA Suburb Comparison
Leederville for retirees and investment; Subiaco for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LeedervilleSubiaco
Crime rate
Leederville
96.4 / 1k
Subiaco
96.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leederville
253
Subiaco
1,454
Population
Leederville
3,686
Subiaco
9,940
Metric leadLeederville 4Subiaco 44 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 investmentLeederville
- Best for best schoolsSubiaco
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 | Subiaco |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.4 / 1k | 96.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 61 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 253 | 1,454 |
| Green cover | 16.6% | 5.0% |
| Population | 3,686 | 9,940 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
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, plus schools and education options; Subiaco answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Subiaco, 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.