Doubleview vs Wembley Downs
Doubleview scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wembley Downs (1129) sits above Doubleview (1124). Wembley Downs skews owner-occupied (82%), Doubleview runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Doubleview and Wembley Downs side by side
| Measure | Doubleview | Wembley Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1124 | 1129 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,205 | 6,743 |
| Median age | 37 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 707 mm | 699 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Wembley Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1129 vs 1124). Wembley Downs also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Doubleview vs Wembley Downs: common questions
Does Doubleview or Wembley Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wembley Downs scores 1129 vs 1124 in Doubleview. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Doubleview or Wembley Downs?
Doubleview scores 42/100 on walkability vs 18/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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