Wembley

Population growth drivers in Wembley are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, Wembley's estimated population is around 13,512. This reflects an increase of 1,451 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,061. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 13,323 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,157 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wembley's growth of 12.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.7%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The Wembley statistical area (Lv2) is expected to increase by 1,790 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 13.1% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Wembley when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Wembley averaged approximately 33 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 168 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved in FY-26 to date. This results in an average of about 7.9 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

New supply significantly lags behind demand, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. Developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties, as evidenced by an average dwelling construction cost value of $598,000. In FY-26, there have been approximately $9.2 million in commercial approvals, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Wembley has significantly less development activity, at 65.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

The area's established nature is also indicated by its level being under the national average, potentially suggesting planning limitations. New development consists of approximately 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% attached dwellings, preserving Wembley's suburban character with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (49.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. The location has approximately 553 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Population forecasts indicate Wembley will gain around 1,775 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Wembley has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Subi East Redevelopment, Residential Apartments and Commercial Tenancies in Wembley, Cambridge Forum Mixed-Use Development, and One Oval. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Wembley maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Wembley has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate as of September 2025 is 3.4%.

This is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data and is below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Wembley is high at 71.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Health care & social assistance shows a notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction has lower representation at 6.1% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. While there are local employment opportunities, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force in Wembley decreased by 2.8%, while employment declined by 4.0%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% during this period. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wembley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Wembley suburb's income level ranks among the top percentile nationally, per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median income stands at $68,857, with an average of $107,934. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62%, estimated median income is approximately $75,481 and average income stands at $118,317. According to the 2021 Census, individual earnings in Wembley reach the 82nd percentile nationally ($1,054 weekly). The suburb's income analysis shows that 26.7% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (3,607 individuals), aligning with metropolitan trends where 32.0% fall into this category. Notably, 34.5% of Wembley residents earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity driving local economic activity. After housing expenses, 85.4% of income remains for other costs, and the suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Wembley displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Wembley, as per the latest Census, consisted of 48.8% houses and 51.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 37.1% houses and 62.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wembley was at 29.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (32.1%) or rented (38.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,458, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Wembley was $290, lower than Perth metro's $390. Nationally, Wembley's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,458 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Wembley were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Wembley features high concentrations of lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.7% of all households, including 31.9% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.3%, with lone person households at 31.9% and group households making up 3.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.1.

Wembley demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Wembley has a notably high level of educational attainment among residents aged 15 and above, with 55.1% holding university qualifications. This figure surpasses both the Western Australian state average of 27.9% and the Greater Perth average of 30.1%. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its strong showing for bachelor degrees (34.7%), postgraduate qualifications (15.9%), and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways are also well-represented, with 21.9% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (11.4%).

Educational participation is high in the area, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Wembley shows that there are currently 56 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops primarily serve buses, with a total of 11 individual routes providing service. The collective weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 1,658.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 149 meters to the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 236 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wembley's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Wembley shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately 70% of its total population of 9,463 has private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 7.2% and 6.3% respectively. Seventy-six point one percent of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Perth's 74.5%. Fifteen point five percent of residents are aged 65 and over (2,094 people). Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

Wembley was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wembley has a high level of cultural diversity, with 24.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 38.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wembley, comprising 40.8% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented in Wembley compared to Greater Perth, making up 8.5% versus 4.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.9%), Australian (20.5%), and Other (14.0%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: French is slightly overrepresented at 0.7% in Wembley compared to the regional average of 0.8%, Croatian remains similar at 0.9%, and Welsh also stays consistent at 0.7%.

Wembley's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Wembley's median age is 37 years, identical to Greater Perth's figure and comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 age group constitutes 17.4% of Wembley's population, higher than Greater Perth's proportion. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort makes up 8.5%, lower than Greater Perth's figure. Between 2021 and the present day, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.4% to 11.5%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 9.3% to 8.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wembley's age structure. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 82%, reaching 1,254 people from a previous total of 689. This growth is part of a broader trend of an aging population, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 54% of projected population growth. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to experience population declines.