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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's population is around 21,772 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,670 people (14.0%) 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 128 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 3,318 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's 14.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth relative to national areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 2,785 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 11.2% 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 around 60 new homes approved each year, with 302 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 35 so far in FY-26. With an average of 6.9 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is significantly outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $311,000. Additionally, $30.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

When measured against Greater Perth, Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough has significantly less development activity (60.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This activity is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New building activity shows 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% medium and high-density housing, sustaining 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 continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 652 people per dwelling approval, Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough reflects a highly mature market.

Population forecasts indicate Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough will gain 2,443 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 16thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 48 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Subi East Redevelopment, Residential Apartments and Commercial Tenancies, Wembley, One Oval, and Selby Street Intersection Upgrade, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The employment landscape in Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.9%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation and an unemployment rate of only 3.9%. As of December 2025, 12,830 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.2% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (74.6% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 10.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area has a particular employment specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.5% versus the regional average of 9.3%. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.8% alongside a 1.9% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.3% and labour force growth of 2.6%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough SA2's median income among taxpayers is $69,018, with an average of $107,990. This is exceptionally high nationally, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $75,658 (median) and $118,379 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows individual earnings stand out at the 83rd percentile nationally ($1,055 weekly). Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 28.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (6,183 residents), mirroring the metropolitan region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. The substantial proportion of high earners (32.9% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. After housing, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 43.0% houses and 56.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough slightly lagged that of Perth metro, at 26.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (30.7%) or rented (42.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Perth metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $300, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 62.4% of all households, comprising 28.4% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.6%, with lone person households at 33.1% and group households comprising 4.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 55.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead 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+ – advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (11.3%).

Educational participation is notably 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 reveals 86 active transport stops operating within Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 34 individual routes, collectively providing 7,657 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 174 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 69%, with 11% by train and 10% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average. A relatively low 10.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,093 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 89 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks. A fairly standard level of common health conditions is seen across both young and old age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 74% of the total population (16,111 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth, while the national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.6 and 6.1% of residents, respectively, while 75.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The area has 16.1% of residents aged 65 and over (3,500 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 27.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 41.8% born overseas. The main religion in Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough is Christianity, which makes up 38.2% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 9.2% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Perth average of 2.7%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough are English, comprising 24.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 19.3% of the population, and Other, comprising 15.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough (vs 0.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.7%) and Croatian at 0.8% (vs 0.8%).

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

At 36 years, Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's median age is nearly matching the Greater Perth average of 37 and is similarly modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Perth, Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (17.8%) but fewer 55 - 64 year-olds (8.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.1% to 11.3% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 4.1% to 5.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 18.3% to 17.4%. Demographic modeling suggests Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 70%, adding 799 residents to reach 1,945. Senior residents (65+) will drive 54% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. On the other hand, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.