Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's population is around 21,505 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,403 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,102 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,430 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 121 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 3,278 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's growth rate of 12.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.6%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 post-2032 growth estimation, 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. With these demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected for national areas, with Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough expected to grow by 2,785 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 12.6% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Wembley-West Leederville-Glendalough has seen approximately 66 new homes approved annually. Development approval data from the ABS is on a financial year basis: 333 homes over the past five years, FY20-FY25, and 8 so far in FY26. On average, 6.9 people moved to the area per dwelling built between FY20 and FY25. Supply has lagged demand, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $598,000, indicating a focus on premium market segments. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $30.3 million, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Perth, the area has significantly less development activity, 61.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. The activity is also lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

Building activity shows 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% medium-high density housing, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (43.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes. With around 652 people per dwelling approval, Wembley-West Leederville-Glendalough reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate the area will gain approximately 2,710 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 47 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are Subi East Redevelopment, Residential Apartments and Commercial Tenancies in Wembley, One Oval project, and Selby Street Intersection Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate as of June 2025 was 2.9%.

There were 12,930 residents employed at this time, which is 0.9% below Greater Perth's unemployment rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in the area was 71.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area has a particular employment specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.5% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. Many residents appear to commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.4%, alongside a 2.3% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.3% compared to the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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

AreaSearch released postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2022. Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's median income among taxpayers was $68,923, with an average of $108,037. Nationally, this is exceptionally high compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates are approximately $76,925 (median) and $120,580 (average) as of March 2025. Census 2021 income data shows individual earnings stood out at the 83rd percentile nationally ($1,055 weekly). Income analysis revealed the largest segment comprised 28.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (6,107 residents), mirroring the metropolitan region where 32.0% occupied this bracket. A substantial proportion of high earners, 32.9%, were above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. After housing, 86.0% of income remained for other expenses, and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

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

In Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough, as per the latest Census evaluation, 43.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 56.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Perth metro had 37.1% houses and 62.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in this area stood at 26.6%, with mortgaged properties at 30.7% and rented ones at 42.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, aligning with the Perth metro average. The median weekly rent was $300, compared to Perth metro's $390. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 62.4 percent of all households, including 28.4 percent couples with children, 25.7 percent couples without children, and 6.9 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.6 percent, with lone person households at 33.1 percent and group households comprising 4.5 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.1.

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

Educational attainment in Wembley-West Leederville-Glendalough is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 55.3% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational pathways account for 22.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.7% in primary, 8.3% in tertiary, and 6.9% in secondary education. There are 6 schools operating within the area, educating approximately 2,277 students. The ICSEA score for Wembley-West Leederville-Glendalough is 1134, indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. The educational mix includes 4 primary and 2 K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents (10.6) are below the regional average (17.2), suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough has 85 active transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 40 individual routes, collectively providing 7,159 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 174 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,022 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 84 weekly trips per stop.

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Wembley-West Leederville-Glendalough. Younger cohorts in particular saw very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 75% of the total population (16,064 people), compared to 69.8% across Greater Perth and the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.6% and 6.1% of residents respectively, while 75.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.5% across Greater Perth. As of June 2021, the area had 15.5% of residents aged 65 and over (3,335 people). Health outcomes among seniors were above average but require more attention than the broader population.

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough 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-West Leederville-Glendalough has high cultural diversity, with 27.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 41.8% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 38.2%. Buddhism is overrepresented at 9.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 4.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (24.9%), Australian (19.3%), and Other (15.7%). French, Welsh, and Croatian ethnicities have similar representation in Wembley-West Leederville-Glendalough as regionally.

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Wembley-West Leederville-Glendalough has a median age of nearly 37 years, close to Greater Perth's average of 37 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, it has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (17.9%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (8.5%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.1% to 11.1%, while the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 9.2% to 8.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Wembley-West Leederville-Glendalough's age profile. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 83%, adding 880 residents to reach 1,945. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 55% of population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to experience population declines.