Wembley vs Subiaco
Subiaco scores higher on walkability (66/100 vs 100/100 ), 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).
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Wembley and Subiaco side by side
| Measure | Wembley | Subiaco |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1115 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 66 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,061 | 9,940 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 689 mm | 708 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 31.0°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
- Subiaco edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1115).
Wembley vs Subiaco: common questions
Does Wembley or Subiaco 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, Wembley or Subiaco?
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.
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