Leederville is one of Perth’s most consistently sought-after inner-city suburbs. Positioned just 2km north of the CBD, it offers residents the rare combination of character-filled streetscapes, a thriving café and dining culture, and genuine walkability that most Perth suburbs simply can’t match. For buyers and investors, that translates to enduring demand and a property market that has historically outperformed broader Perth metro benchmarks.
The Holdsworth team brings deep, on-the-ground knowledge of the Leederville real estate market, from the Federation bungalows and California craftsman homes along the quieter residential streets to the contemporary apartments and townhouses near Oxford Street’s vibrant strip. Whether you’re looking to buy in Leederville, sell a family home, or assess an investment opportunity, our agents understand what drives value here and how to achieve the best possible result.
Leederville’s appeal is underpinned by its school catchments (including North Perth Primary and Bob Hawke College), proximity to Lake Monger Reserve, excellent public transport connections, and a tightly-held housing stock that keeps competition strong. It’s a suburb where knowing the market intimately, not just listing on portals, is what separates a good result from a great one.
As of 2026, Leederville is home to 3,686 residents across 1,929 dwellings, with a median age of 35. The suburb’s median sales price is $1.65M and median rental price is $830 per week, with properties typically selling within 9 days, according to data from REIWA and the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
3,686
35
1,929
$1.65M
$830 per week
9 Days
Data obtained in 2026 from Real Estate Institute of Western Australia and Australian Bureau of Statistics
Leederville’s roots stretch back to the Nyungar people, whose Boorloo territory centred around Lake Monger, known as Galup, a sacred site and vital resource that today forms the suburb’s natural northern boundary. European settlement brought William Leeder and John Monger, whose land acquisitions in the 1830s gave the suburb its name and its earliest urban footprint. The gold rush of the 1890s accelerated subdivision and population growth, and the waves of European migration through the mid-20th century shaped the diverse, community-minded character Leederville is known for today.
That heritage is visible in the built fabric of the suburb, and it’s a key reason why Leederville real estate holds such strong appeal. Period homes on generous blocks along streets like Southport Street, Bourke Street, and Anzac Road command consistent interest from buyers who value character and liveability in equal measure. Meanwhile, the Oxford Street and Newcastle Street precincts continue to attract younger buyers and renters drawn to the suburb’s walkable, hospitality-rich lifestyle.
From a market fundamentals perspective, Leederville benefits from constrained supply. It’s a fully established suburb with limited new development land, which underpins long-term price growth. Median house prices have grown steadily, and auction clearance rates in the suburb regularly reflect strong buyer competition. For vendors, presenting and pricing correctly is critical in a market where buyers are informed and expectations are high. For buyers, acting with confidence and preparation is equally important. That’s precisely where experienced Leederville real estate agents make the difference.
The median sales price in Leederville is $1.65M as of 2026, with a median of 9 days on market, according to data from REIWA and the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Holdsworth Real Estate manages Leederville rentals from our local Yokine office at 100 Wanneroo Road. Median rent in the suburb is $830 per week, and our service covers appraisals, leasing and ongoing management.
Holdsworth Real Estate is home to some of the best agents the Leederville area has to offer. The agency’s award winning sales and property management teams bring deep local knowledge to every listing, appraisal and tenancy in the suburb.
Yes. Holdsworth is a full service agency, so a Leederville property can be sold, bought or managed by the same team without any handover between businesses.
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