Churchlands vs Wembley Downs
The verdict
Churchlands rates higher for transport (79 vs 62). Wembley Downs is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 3.6 km).
Scores
ChurchlandsWembley Downs
| Churchlands | Wembley Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 81 |
| Transport | 79 | 62 |
| Education | 90 | 90 |
| Liveability | 93 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Churchlands | Wembley Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,638 | 6,743 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,314 | $2,626 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.8% | 65.0% |
| Born in Australia | 51.0% | 67.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Churchlands High Growth · Wembley Downs High Growth
Property
| Churchlands | Wembley Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Churchlands | Wembley Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 302 | 311 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 137 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,017 | 1,008 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Churchlands | Wembley Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,133 | 1,141 |
See the full school list on each profile: Churchlands · Wembley Downs
Transport
| Churchlands | Wembley Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Churchlands | Wembley Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 52 | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.6 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.1 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.7 km | 2.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Churchlands | Wembley Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,638 | 6,743 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,922 | 7,269 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,803 | 8,903 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.90% | 1.90% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Churchlands or Wembley Downs?
Churchlands has the higher residential safety score (Churchlands 71/100 vs Wembley Downs 70/100).
Which has better schools, Churchlands or Wembley Downs?
Wembley Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Churchlands 1133 vs Wembley Downs 1141; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Churchlands or Wembley Downs?
Churchlands has the higher transport score (Churchlands 79/100 vs Wembley Downs 62/100).
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