Moving to Wembley WA 6014
What the official numbers say about living in Wembley — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $290 a week, against a median household income of $2,005 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Wembley grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (10,607 → 12,061 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Italian, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Wembley sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (74% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Subiaco, 1.5 km south-east.
Nearest metro station: Perth Underground, 4.6 km south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Perth Busport, 4.4 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Gondolas on the Swan, 4.7 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 14 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 5 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 49 schools · 193 cafes & restaurants · 18 supermarkets · 56 parks — see them all on the Wembley profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Wembley Primary School 350 m · Lake Monger Primary School 1.4 km · Bold Park Community School 1.5 km · Jolimont Primary School 1.6 km · West Leederville Primary School 1.9 km · Newman College (Marian Campus) 1.9 km · Chrysalis Montessori School 1.9 km · Churchlands Primary School 2 km
Groceries: Wembley IGA 650 m · Little Magic 700 m · Coles 1.3 km · Woolworths 1.4 km · Pavilion Fresh Markets 1.6 km · Golden Choice Subiaco Fresh Market 1.6 km · Be Free Organics 1.6 km · Coles 2 km
Parks and reserves: Rutter Park 350 m · Henderson Park 1 km · Grantham Park 1 km · Subiaco Common 1.1 km · Ruislip Park 1.1 km · Mabel Talbot Park 1.2 km · Trillo Road Park 1.2 km · Carter Lane 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Wembley, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Red Wattlebird · Willie Wagtail · Australian Raven · Rainbow Lorikeet · Eurasian Coot.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Wembley, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wembley here | 12,061 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Jolimont | 1,479 | — | 9/10 | 15% |
| Glendalough | 2,628 | — | 4/10 | 14% |
| Subiaco | 9,940 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Daglish | 1,551 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Churchlands | 3,638 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| West Leederville | 4,340 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cambridge — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Curtin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6014 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Wembley profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $290 a week.
The population grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 10,607 people to 12,061. It sits about 5 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Subiaco station is roughly 1.5 km away. Local government is Cambridge council, and the federal seat is Curtin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Wembley vs Subiaco · Wembley vs West Leederville.
Nearby guides: Jolimont · Glendalough · Subiaco · Daglish · Churchlands · West Leederville.
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