Floreat vs Wembley Downs
Wembley Downs scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Floreat (1133) sits above Wembley Downs (1129).
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Floreat and Wembley Downs side by side
| Measure | Floreat | Wembley Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,945,750 | – |
| Median unit | $785,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1133 | 1129 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 18 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,621 | 6,743 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 689 mm | 699 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°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
- Floreat edges out on average school ICSEA (1133 vs 1129).
Floreat vs Wembley Downs: common questions
Does Floreat or Wembley Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Floreat scores 1133 vs 1129 in Wembley Downs. 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, Floreat or Wembley Downs?
Wembley Downs scores 18/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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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