Overall score
Subiaco
66.1/100
West Leederville
56.9/100
West Leederville for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Subiaco
66.1/100
West Leederville
56.9/100
Crime rate
Subiaco
1039.5 / 1k
West Leederville
2471.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Subiaco
1,002
West Leederville
156
Population
Subiaco
9,940
West Leederville
4,340
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 | Subiaco | West Leederville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.1/100 | 56.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.7/100 | 22.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 1039.5 / 1k | 2471.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 61 | 21 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 81.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,002 | 156 |
| Population | 9,940 | 4,340 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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 a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while West Leederville stands out for housing affordability.
Choose Subiaco if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward West Leederville for investors.