Wembley Downs, WA 6019 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wembley Downs is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6019, home to 6,743 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Cambridge local government area and roughly 10 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,743
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,626 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,063 /week
- Median family income
- $3,324 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Stirling
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Stirling
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $470 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,762
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Wembley Downs Primary School
- Holy Spirit School
- Scarborough Primary School
- International School Of Western Australia
- Doubleview Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 32 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 74 bus stops
- Cobb St After Corbett St
- Cobb St Before Corbett St
- Cobb St After Colin Rd
- Cobb St After Calais Rd
- Dunrossil St After Bussell Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 40 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 28 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 9.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 53.5% of the 2,729 resolvable premises in Wembley Downs. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 46.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 53.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 24,330 across the Mirrabooka District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9,997 theft, 5,419 violent offences, 2,824 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wembley Downs?
Wembley Downs (WA 6019) had 6,743 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Stirling local government area.
What is the median rent in Wembley Downs?
The median advertised rent in Wembley Downs is $470/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wembley Downs?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Wembley Downs covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Wembley Downs Primary School (0.4 km), Holy Spirit School (1.1 km), Scarborough Primary School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wembley Downs?
Wembley Downs is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wembley Downs?
Across the surrounding area, 24,330 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,997), violent (5,419), drug offences (2,824). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Wembley Downs?
In Wembley Downs, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (9.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Wembley Downs?
74 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wembley Downs centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 32 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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