19 min drive to CBD · Pop. 6,743
Data last updated: July 2026
$1.99M
median house+4.3%
$1025/wk
median rent
12 days
on market
House Rent
$1038/wk
Avg 12 days on market
Unit Rent
$600/wk
Avg 13 days on market
89 / 100
Excellent2 schools in suburb
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Drive to Perth CBD
Transit to Perth CBD
Park & Ride to Perth CBD
10 min drive to Glendalough + 5 min transfer + 17 min train
Cycle to Perth CBD
Walk to Perth CBD
41 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2626/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.6%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
82%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
12.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Wembley Downs is one of Perth's most desirable western suburbs, prized by families for its proximity to City Beach and access to highly regarded public school catchments. Locals describe it as a quiet, established neighbourhood with a relaxed coastal character. Residents note the significant trade-off: prices are eye-watering, routinely in the millions, and the area is car-dependent, but the beach proximity and leafy streets keep demand consistently high.
Median property values reach $1.90M and rent of $1025/week, 86% above the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 19-minute drive to the CBD (44 min on public transport), where most residents drive (66%). Low crime is a key drawcard, with the safety score of 84/100 exceeding the metro average of 52 by 32 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. Families have access to 2 schools with a rating of 89/100, among the highest in Perth. Demographically, the median age sits at 41 and household income at $2,626/week.
“We can conceivably sell our house and rental property to muster up a deposit for a lower end house somewhere like Wembley Downs or Churchlands, with a significant mortgage on top of that. Basically, we would be giving up on the idea of being debt free in 10 years for the main purpose of a top public school.”— 23 upvotes in community discussion
Sources: WA Police, realestate.com.au, REIWA, WA Rental Bonds, ABS Census 2021, ACARA. Community sentiment 2013–2026 from Reddit (r/perth).