Average rent in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville, WA — 2026

Mount Hawthorn - Leederville sits in the Vincent local government area, 3km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 11,872 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $425/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 32% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$425/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,872

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Perth
3 km
Households renting
32%
Separate houses
64%
Flats / apartments
11%
Born overseas
28%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Vincent

Renting in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville

Mount Hawthorn - Leederville is one of the more expensive parts of Western Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $425/week, around 26% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 65% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (64%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 3km from Perth, with a population of around 11,872 and a median age of 37. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville, WA was $425. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Mount Hawthorn - Leederville rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Mount Hawthorn - Leederville came in at $425 — 26% above. Mount Hawthorn - Leederville sits 3km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 64% separate houses and 11% flats).
Which suburbs near Mount Hawthorn - Leederville have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Mount Hawthorn - Leederville's $425/week (ABS 2021) include Harrisdale, Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands, Bateman. Leeming, Jandakot, Landsdale sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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