Wembley

Population growth drivers in Wembley are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Wembley's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 13,304 people. This figure reflects an increase of 1,243 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,061 residents in the suburb. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 13,257 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 3,108 persons per square kilometer, placing Wembley in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 10.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%), indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. 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). Projecting forward, an above median population growth is expected for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, Wembley is projected to increase by 1,792 persons, reflecting a gain of 14.9% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Wembley when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Wembley has averaged approximately 32 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 162 homes were approved, with a further 5 approved in FY-26 so far. This averages to around 8.2 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

The demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically resulting in price growth and increased buyer competition. Developers are targeting the premium market segment, with new dwellings valued at an average of $598,000. In FY-26, there have been $20.2 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Wembley has significantly less development activity, 66.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

The location has approximately 648 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Population forecasts indicate Wembley will gain 1,985 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases. New development consists of 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Notably, 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.

Wembley has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 20 such projects that are expected to influence the area. Notable projects include Subi East Redevelopment, Residential Apartments and Commercial Tenancies in Wembley, Cambridge Forum Mixed-Use Development, and One Oval. The following list details those projects most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Wembley ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Wembley has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 7,829 residents are employed, which is 0.8% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Wembley is 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 has a particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 6.1% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Wembley's labour force decreased by 1.4%, while employment declined by 2.3%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point rise in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wembley's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

Wembley's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Wembley's median income among taxpayers is $68,857 and average income stands at $107,934, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $78,635 (median) and $123,261 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, individual earnings stand out at the 82nd percentile nationally ($1,054 weekly). Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 26.7% of the community (3,552 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 32.0% in the same category. A significant 34.5% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing, 85.4% of income remains for other expenses and the area'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

In Wembley, houses constituted 48.8% of dwellings, with the remaining 51.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or 'other' dwellings, according to the latest Census. In comparison, Perth metro had 37.1% houses and 62.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wembley stood at 29.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.1% and rented ones at 38.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,458, exceeding the Perth metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Wembley was $290, compared to Perth metro's $390. Nationally, Wembley's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 55.1% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways account for 21.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education. Wembley has 4 schools with a combined enrollment of 1,597 students. The area shows significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1118). It includes 2 primary and 2 K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents (12.0) are below the regional average (17.1), suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Wembley has 55 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 11 different routes that together facilitate 1,642 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport in Wembley is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 149 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 234 trips 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. Private health cover is high, at approximately 70% (9,318 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are most common, affecting 7.2 and 6.3% respectively. 76.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 74.5% in Greater Perth. As of 2021, 15.5% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,062 people). Senior health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

Wembley is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wembley has high cultural diversity, with 24.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 38.6% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Wembley, comprising 40.8%. Buddhism is overrepresented in Wembley at 8.5%, compared to 4.3% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.9%), Australian (20.5%), and Other (14.0%). French, Croatian, and Welsh ethnicities show notable divergences with regional percentages: French is 0.7% in Wembley vs 0.8%, Croatian is 0.9% vs 0.9%, and Welsh is 0.7% vs 0.7%.

Wembley's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Wembley has a median age of 37 years, which matches Greater Perth's figure and remains comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 age group comprises 17.4%, higher than Greater Perth's percentage, while the 55-64 cohort stands at 8.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.4% to 11.5% of Wembley's population. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 9.3% to 8.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wembley's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 group is expected to grow by 85%, reaching 1,254 people from 678. This growth contributes to an aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 53% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to experience population declines.