Wembley (WA)

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Analyzing ABS demographic updates and new address registries verified by Districts since the Census indicates the population of Wembley stands at approximately 13,786 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,725 individuals (14.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 12,061 residents. The evaluation builds on an estimated resident population of 13,774 calculated by Districts using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS and 40 verified new locations added post-Census. Consequently, the local density stands at 3,221 residents per square kilometer, which places the suburb of Wembley within the highest quarter of national territories evaluated by Districts. The suburb of Wembley recorded a 14.3% expansion rate that outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3%, establishing it as a regional growth leader. This population shift was largely powered by international arrivals, who accounted for roughly 94.0% of the recent population gains.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and a strong concentration of professional roles, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.4% and an estimated 1.1% increase in employment over the preceding year. Statistics from March 2026 indicate 7,883 employed residents, with the local jobless rate sitting 0.2% above the 4.2% recorded for Greater Perth. Workforce participation matches typical standards at 73.1% compared to 70.2% across Greater Perth. Census responses showed that a modest 10.8% of workers performed their duties from home, though this period was influenced by COVID-19 lockouts.

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Wembley ranks in the top percentage tier nationally for personal earnings according to 2023 ATO statistics. Taxpayer records show a median income of $68,857 and an average income of $107,934, compared to Greater Perth values of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $76,383 (median) and $119,731 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows individual weekly earnings at the 82nd percentile nationally ($1,054 weekly). Around 26.7% of the population (3,680 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is close to the 32.0% regional pattern. High earners represent of the population with incomes over /week, pointing to strong purchasing power. After housing costs, residents retain of their income for other expenses, and the area is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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Census data shows Wembley's housing stock consists of 48.8% detached houses and 51.2% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, differing from the Greater Perth distribution of 77.8% and 22.1% respectively. Home ownership stands at 29.4%, mirroring the metropolitan average, while mortgaged properties make up 32.1% and rental housing accounts for 38.5%. The typical monthly mortgage commitment of $2,458 is higher than the Perth metropolitan average of $1,907, whereas the median weekly rent of $290 is below the metropolitan standard of $350. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rental costs are below the national average of $375.

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Families comprise 64.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 31.9%, couples without children at 24.8%, and single parents at 6.8%. The remaining 35.3% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 31.9% and shared group households at 3.4%. The average household size is 2.4 individuals, which is smaller than the metropolitan average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment in the area is high, with 55.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to state levels of 27.9% and metropolitan levels of 30.1%. This educational profile positions the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are held by 34.7% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational credentials are held by 21.9% of the population aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 11.4%.

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Public transport services include 56 active bus stops within the suburb, operating across 11 routes that provide 1,658 passenger trips weekly. The typical distance to the nearest stop is 149 meters. Most residents commute outside the area, with private vehicles being the primary mode at 74%, followed by buses at 11% and trains at 8%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 per household, which is below the regional average. A small portion of the workforce, 10.8%, worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.

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Health profiles show strong outcomes across the suburb, based on mortality rates and chronic condition data showing low rates of illness across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is high, with 70% of the population (9,655 individuals) covered, compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity measures show 24.7% of the population speak a language other than English at home, and 38.6% were born overseas. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 40.8% of residents. Buddhism is notably represented at 8.5% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 2.7%.

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The median age of 37 matches the Greater Perth average and is similar to the national average of 38. The 35 - 44 age bracket represents 17.8% of the population, while the 55 - 64 bracket is lower at 8.5%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age cohort increased from 10.4% to 11.9%, while the 0 to 4 group decreased from 5.7% to 4.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate the 75 to 84 cohort will grow by 69% (an increase of 468 people), rising from 675 to 1,144. Residents aged and older are projected to account for of total growth, while the to and to cohorts are expected to contract.

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Wembley currently has an estimated 661 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 379 children aged 0-2 and 253 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 653 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,288. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.