Leda, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Leda, in the City Of Kwinana local government area.
| Locality | Leda |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Kwinana |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.26825 |
| Longitude | 115.7977 |
| Population | 3,233 |
| Density | 372.0 /km² |
| Area | 8.7 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 6170 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 36 km south |
Leda is a locality in the City Of Kwinana local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,233. The locality covers an area of 8.7 km², giving a population density of about 372.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 36 km south of Perth. Leda is located at 32.2683°S, 115.7977°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6170.
Leda lies on the western edge of the Kwinana local government area, a place where the flat, often sandy plains begin to meet the broader coastal expanse. It lies 7.7 km north-north-west of Baldivis, WA (from Baldivis, WA: bearing 334°T), and is situated 6.0 km east-north-east of Rockingham. The air here carries the faint, dry scent of scrub and salt, a subtle perfume that hints at the nearby Indian Ocean. Low-lying vegetation, hardy wattles and sparse grasses, clings to the earth, occasionally broken by the darker, more resilient shapes of coastal shrubs. The land itself feels ancient, worn smooth by wind and sun, a quiet testament to the relentless passage of seasons. Even on a clear day, there's a certain softness to the light, a diffused glow that seems to cradle the landscape rather than harshly define it.
Historically, this stretch of coastline has been shaped by a confluence of natural resources and industrial ambition. While the broader Kwinana region is renowned for its heavy industry and port facilities, Leda itself retains a character more closely tied to the agricultural past and the burgeoning needs of a developing region. The land has seen cycles of clearing and cultivation, a slow yielding to the plough before the march of modern development. Today, the local economy is a mosaic, with remnants of agricultural holdings interspersed with residential growth and the logistical needs of the neighbouring industrial hubs. The sheer scale of the nearby port, a colossal artery of commerce, casts a long shadow, yet Leda maintains a quiet presence, a place where the rhythm of everyday life is dictated by the coastal breezes and the distant hum of activity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Leda, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Leda, in the City Of Kwinana local government area.
Detailed location data for Leda includes the postcode (6170), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Kwinana), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Leda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |