Embleton
WA 6062 · Bayswater
3,600 (2021) → 3,850 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Embleton is a high growth suburb in Bayswater, WA 6062, about 7km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Embleton are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 97/100, and is about 15km inland. Embleton has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6062 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.81%), Vietnam (3.42%), China (3.08%), India (2.81%), Philippines (2.47%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.39%), Vietnamese (4.14%), Cantonese (1.69%), Italian (1.44%), Tagalog (1.33%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1034 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Embleton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 955
Nearby (within 10km)
- John Forrest Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1026
- Hillcrest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1066
- Weld Square Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1053
- Chisholm Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1079
- Durham Road SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 992
- Hampton Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1017
- Hampton Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 983
- Morley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1027
- Bayswater Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1102
- St Columba's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1125
- Infant Jesus SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1083
- Anzac Terrace Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1025
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Embleton
Is Embleton safe?
Embleton has a residential safety score of 71/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Embleton from Perth CBD?
Embleton is about 7.2 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Embleton?
Embleton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 955 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Embleton?
Embleton has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 28 bus stops.