Overall score
Subiaco
60.0/100
West Leederville
56.9/100
Subiaco vs West Leederville, WA Suburb Comparison
Subiaco for retirees; West Leederville for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SubiacoWest Leederville
Crime rate
Subiaco
96.4 / 1k
West Leederville
96.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Subiaco
1,454
West Leederville
275
Population
Subiaco
9,940
West Leederville
4,340
Metric leadSubiaco 6West Leederville 33 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 retireesSubiaco
- Best for investmentWest Leederville
- Best for best valueWest Leederville
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 | Subiaco | West Leederville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.0/100 | 56.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.6/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.4 / 1k | 96.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 61 | 21 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,454 | 275 |
| Green cover | 5.0% | 9.6% |
| Population | 9,940 | 4,340 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Subiaco is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and West Leederville is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Subiaco tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while West Leederville stands out for housing affordability, plus schools and education options.
On balance, investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West Leederville, while Subiaco 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.