Side by sideSuburb comparison

Subiaco vs Wembley.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Subiaco edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Subiaco 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 Subiaco (1118) sits above Wembley (1115).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Subiaco edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1115).

Common questionsSubiaco vs Wembley

Common questions

Does Subiaco or Wembley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Subiaco scores 1118 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, Subiaco or Wembley?

Subiaco 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.

The numbers behind the take

Subiaco
Metric
Wembley

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$420/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$312/wk
$438/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$290/wk
53.0%
Owner occupied
59.0%
45.0%
Renter occupied
37.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
66
10
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
9,940
Population
12,061
40
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1118
Avg ICSEA
1115

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).