West Leederville, 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 West Leederville, in the Town Of Cambridge local government area.
| Locality | West Leederville |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Town Of Cambridge |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.93852 |
| Longitude | 115.83281 |
| Population | 3,901 |
| Density | 3071.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Elevation | 37 m |
| Postcode | 6007 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 3 km west-northwest |
West Leederville is a locality in the Town Of Cambridge local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,901. The locality covers an area of 1.3 km², giving a population density of about 3071.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 37 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km west-northwest of Perth. West Leederville is located at 31.9385°S, 115.8328°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6007.
West Leederville rests on a gentle rise, its character a quiet blend of established residential streets and burgeoning commercial hubs. It lies 3.0 km north-west of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 307°T), and is situated 6.6 km south-south-west of Dianella. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a softened luminescence, a pale gold that seems to cling to the broad-leafed fig trees lining the footpaths and the weathered brickwork of older homes. Beneath this pleasant veneer, the terrain is subtly undulating, a low-lying plain that hints at the proximity of the coast without revealing the ocean itself. Winds, often carrying the faintest whisper of salt, rustle through the gardens, stirring the leaves of jacarandas and bottlebrush, their colours a vibrant counterpoint to the muted earth tones of the soil.
The history of West Leederville is intrinsically linked to the development of its neighbouring port city, its growth spurred by the need for accessible housing and amenities for workers drawn to the burgeoning industries of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Once primarily a residential suburb, West Leederville has transformed, its local economy now a dynamic mix of small businesses, cafes that hum with morning chatter, and professional services. The distinctive character of West Leederville is perhaps best captured in the blend of its heritage architecture, with its solid, unpretentious homes, and the modern, sleek lines of newer developments that have sprung up, particularly around the main thoroughfares. This constant, yet gentle, evolution gives West Leederville a sense of enduring vitality, a place that honours its past while confidently embracing its future.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of West Leederville, 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 West Leederville, in the Town Of Cambridge local government area.
Detailed location data for West Leederville includes the postcode (6007), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Town Of Cambridge), 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 West Leederville 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. |