Jolimont vs Wembley
Jolimont scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 66/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jolimont (1136) sits above Wembley (1115). Wembley skews owner-occupied (59%), Jolimont runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Jolimont and Wembley side by side
| Measure | Jolimont | Wembley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1136 | 1115 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 66 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,479 | 12,061 |
| Median age | 52 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 689 mm | 689 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
- Jolimont edges out on average school ICSEA (1136 vs 1115). Wembley also has a higher family-household share (65% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Jolimont vs Wembley: common questions
Does Jolimont or Wembley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jolimont scores 1136 vs 1115 in Wembley. 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, Jolimont or Wembley?
Jolimont scores 100/100 on walkability vs 66/100. 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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