4 min drive to Bayswater + 5 min transfer + 19 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
37 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1805/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
7.0%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
65%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
6.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Embleton
Full-time 32.5%Part-time 15.7%Unemployed 3.9%Not in labour 47.9%
Dwelling Types
Embleton
House 88.7%Semi-detached 10.9%
Commute Mode
Embleton
Car 80.8%Transit 9.6%Bicycle 1.1%Walk 0.8%WFH 7.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
56.4%
England
4.8%
Vietnam
3.4%
China
3.1%
India
2.8%
Language at Home
English only
68.6%
Mandarin
2.3%
Vietnamese
1.9%
Cantonese
0.8%
Italian
0.8%
Frequently Asked Questions about Embleton
Is Embleton safe?
Embleton has a safety score of 37/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bayswater (WA) (42/100), Morley (36/100), Bedford (54/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Embleton?
Median weekly rent in Embleton is $750/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bayswater (WA) ($750/wk), Morley ($750/wk), Bedford ($775/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Embleton?
Embleton has a school rating of 31/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Embleton Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Embleton from Perth CBD?
Embleton is 18 minutes by car, or 42 minutes by public transport, or 28 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Embleton affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Embleton is $962K, up 24.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $710K. For renters, median weekly rent is $750/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bayswater (WA) ($1.2M), Morley ($929K), Bedford ($1.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/embleton
⚠️ Safety Concern💰 Affordable🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent
Embleton is an affordable, established suburb in the City of Bayswater, close to the CBD and handy to the Galleria, that appeals to budget-conscious buyers and renters priced out of nearby Mount Lawley. Recreation options include a golf course and the Bayswater Waves aquatic centre. Safety concerns are raised regularly by locals, with some pockets near Collier Road carrying a rougher reputation, and the suburb's character remains uneven.
Houses here have a median value of $962k and rent of $750/week, 6% below the Perth metro median. The commute to Perth CBD is a 18-minute drive by car or 42 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (67%). Safety rates at 37/100, 15 points below the Perth metro average of 52. With 1 school scoring 31/100, education here is around average. The population has a median age of 37 and earns $1,805/week per household.
“I occasionally walk home from work at night, and tonight another woman stopped me and warned me about a guy who's been lurking around the area. For women around Embleton/Morley, it's a white minivan.”— 119 upvotes in community discussion