Scarborough vs Wembley Downs
The verdict
Scarborough rates higher for transport (70 vs 62). Wembley Downs rates higher for education (90 vs 79). Scarborough is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 2.1 km).
Scores
| Scarborough | Wembley Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 81 |
| Transport | 70 | 62 |
| Education | 79 | 90 |
| Liveability | 88 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Scarborough | Wembley Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,605 | 6,743 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,107 | $2,626 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.9% | 65.0% |
| Born in Australia | 62.3% | 67.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Growth: Scarborough Moderate Growth · Wembley Downs High Growth
Property
| Scarborough | 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
Safety
| Scarborough | Wembley Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 312 | 311 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,011 | 1,008 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Scarborough | Wembley Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,109 | 1,141 |
See the full school list on each profile: Scarborough · Wembley Downs
Transport
| Scarborough | Wembley Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 64 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Scarborough | 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 | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.8 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 980 m | 2.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Scarborough | Wembley Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,605 | 6,743 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,807 | 7,269 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,795 | 8,903 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.99% | 1.90% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Scarborough or Wembley Downs?
Scarborough and Wembley Downs have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Scarborough or Wembley Downs?
Wembley Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Scarborough 1109 vs Wembley Downs 1141; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Scarborough or Wembley Downs?
Scarborough has the higher transport score (Scarborough 70/100 vs Wembley Downs 62/100).
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