Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough

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

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's population is 21,505 as of November 2025. This shows an increase of 2,403 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 19,102. The ABS estimated resident population in June 2024 was 21,430, with an additional 121 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density of 3,278 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's 12.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%, indicating strong growth. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving this growth.

AreaSearch uses 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 post-2032 growth, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, the area is expected to grow by just below the median rate of statistical areas nationally, with a projected increase of 2,785 persons to reach 24,290 by 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 12.6% over the 17-year period.

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 60 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 302 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved so far in FY26. On average, 6.9 people moved into the area per dwelling built over these five years.

This high demand outpaces supply, which typically drives up prices and increases competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $311,000. In FY26, approximately $30.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating significant local commercial activity. However, compared to Greater Perth, the area has significantly less development activity, which is 60.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings.

New building activity consists of 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suitable for buyers seeking space. Notably, developers are constructing more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (43.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 652 people per dwelling approval, Wembley-West Leederville-Glendalough reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain approximately 2,710 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 48 projects that could impact this region. Notable initiatives include 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 analysis indicates Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%.

As of September 2025, there are 12,715 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is 0.6% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. The workforce participation rate in the area is 71.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Health care & social assistance has an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while construction shows lower representation at 5.5% versus the regional average of 9.3%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.8%, with a 4.0% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's employment mix indicates 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $68,923 and an average of $108,037. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. As of September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% would be approximately $78,710 (median) and $123,378 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, individual earnings in this suburb stand at the 83rd percentile nationally ($1,055 weekly). The largest income segment comprises 28.4% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (6,107 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where 32.0% fall into this bracket. A substantial proportion of high earners, 32.9%, have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the area. After housing costs, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses, and the suburb's SEIFA income ranking places 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, 43.0% of dwellings were houses while 56.9% were other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Perth metro had 37.1% houses and 62.9% others. Home ownership in the area was 26.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.7% and rented ones at 42.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, aligning with Perth metro's average, while median weekly rent was $300 compared to Perth metro's $390. Nationally, the area's mortgage repayments were higher ($2,167 vs $1,863) and rents lower ($300 vs $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 account for 62.4% of all households, including 28.4% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.6%, with lone person households at 33.1% and group households making up 4.5%. 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 significantly higher than broader benchmarks. In this area, 55.3% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia 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% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas making up 10.9% and certificates 11.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 8.3% in tertiary education, and 6.9% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis indicates 85 active transport stops operating within Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. They are serviced by 40 individual routes, collectively providing 7,159 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 174 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 1,022 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 84 weekly trips per individual 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, with younger cohorts having very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 75% of the total population (16,064 people), compared to 69.8% across Greater Perth and 55.3% nationally. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues impacting 7.6% of residents and asthma affecting 6.1%.

A total of 75.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.5% across Greater Perth. As of the latest data (2021), the area has 15.5% of residents aged 65 and over (3,335 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average but require more attention than the broader population.

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough 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-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 here, at 38.2%. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, at 9.2% versus 4.3%.

The top ancestry groups are English (24.9%), Australian (19.3%), and Other (15.7%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences: French is equally represented regionally (0.8%), Welsh is also equal (0.7%), while Croatian is slightly underrepresented compared to the region (0.8% vs 0.9%).

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

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough has a median age of nearly 36 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 population aged 15-24 has grown from 10.1% to 11.1%, while the 55-64 age group has decreased from 9.2% to 8.5%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 83%, adding 880 residents to reach a total of 1,945. Residents aged 65 and above are projected to drive 55% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to experience population declines.