Leda (WA)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census the suburb of Leda's population is estimated at around 3,367 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 165 people (5.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,202 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,367, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 43 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 383 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 97.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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The suburb of Leda supports a diverse workforce of both white and blue collar workers, with industrial and manufacturing fields playing a key role, alongside an unemployment rate of 13.3%. As of March 2026, 1,491 locals are employed, whereas the unemployment rate exceeds the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2% by 9.1 percentage points, indicating room for progress. Additionally, participation in the labour market is somewhat subdued at 66.9% compared to the Greater Perth rate of 70.2%. Census figures show that a small 4.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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Taxpayer data from the financial year 2023 indicates a median income of $67,812 and an average of $78,329 in the suburb of Leda, which is notably higher than national figures and contrasts with the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since that period, estimated values would reach approximately $75,224 for the median and $86,890 for the average by March 2026. However, the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes are relatively modest, falling between the 28th and 38th percentiles. The largest income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 38.5% of residents (1,296 people), which is comparable to the regional proportion of 32.0%. Housing affordability is a significant concern, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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Residential architecture in the suburb of Leda at the time of the last Census consisted of 98.0% houses and 2.0% other types of housing, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to the Perth metropolitan split of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Homeownership rates were lower than the metropolitan average at 17.5%, with the remaining properties divided between those with a mortgage (55.8%) and rental properties (26.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 and the median weekly rent of $303 were both notably lower than the metropolitan averages of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, local mortgage repayments are considerably below the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices sit well under the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 79.4%, consisting of couples with children at 35.9%, couples without children at 21.0%, and single parent households at 20.3%. Non-family households account for 20.6% of the total, with lone person households representing 17.9% and shared group households making up 2.8%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment in the area presents challenges, with tertiary graduation rates of 12.4% falling well short of the national benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.0%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 31.8%.

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Public transit options in the suburb of Leda include 12 active bus stops. These locations are served by 3 separate routes, which accommodate 442 passenger journeys each week. Transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 222 meters from their nearest stop. Because Leda is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary transit method at 80%, followed by 10% using trains and 7% using buses. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 cars. A relatively small 4.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Analysis of mortality data and chronic illness rates points to significant medical challenges in the suburb of Leda across multiple age groups, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 58% of the population, representing about 1,962 people.

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The suburb of Leda demonstrates higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 15.3% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 30.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.2% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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With a median age of 32 years, the suburb of Leda is younger than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to the wider Perth area, there is a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (15.9%) but a smaller share of seniors aged 75 - 84 (2.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 6.0% to 7.1%, while the 5 to 14 group has shrunk from 18.0% to 15.9%. Future projections suggest the age structure will change significantly by 2041, with the 65 to 74 bracket expected to grow by to reach people (adding residents). Aging trends persist, with individuals aged and over accounting for of the projected population increase, while contractions are expected in the to and to demographics.

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Leda currently has an estimated 279 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 131 children aged 0-2 and 87 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 18% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 263 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 308. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.