Leederville is located in the City of Vincent in Perth, Western Australia. It’s an area known for its independent shops, stylish cafes, nature reserves and laid back lifestyle. Leederville is easy to reach from Perth’s Central Business District which is just under four kilometres away.
Leederville is home to some of the most exciting dining in Perth. Enjoy a meal or drink, in an Italian style delicatessen, coffee lounge or international restaurant. Alternatively, step back in time, browsing the wide range of vintage record and independent bookstores. Visitors preferring to explore the great outdoors will find Lake Monger on their doorstep. The lake and parkland attract around 12,000 visitors each week. Enjoy cycling or walking the 3.8-kilometre park trail around the lake, or partake in bird watching or wildlife spotting. There are several barbecue grills dotted around the park, making it the ideal spot for an al fresco dinner with friends. Central Perth is just a short distance away with its myriad family-friendly attractions.
Leederville is an easy area to navigate on foot as it is compact and well signposted. Visitors can walk to Lake Monger in just over 30 minutes. Alternatively, buses operate to and from central Perth, stopping along Oxford Street and Loftus Street in Leederville. Bicycle hire is available for more energetic visitors. Alternatively, opt to travel by taxi or Uber.
Leederville once formed part of a tribal land called Boorloo. The land encompassing Lake Monger was originally used as a campsite by the Aboriginal people. As the area was teeming with wildlife, it was the perfect area for hunting and fishing. In the 1800s, William Leeder and John Monger bought the land and began to build. The arrival of 10,000 convicts increased demand for food production. Wetlands and surrounding parks were utilised as market gardens, dairy and poultry farms. Today, Leederville’s heritage lives on through its cafes, organic produce markets, delicatessens and its picturesque wetlands.