Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Typical monthly mortgage payments have risen by $169 since 2011 in Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands, where costs are now well above the state and national figures. This area is largely owned by residents, with a very high proportion of homes held outright. Most households live in larger homes, with over 80% having three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands sits — Median rent (weekly)

$420 ▲ +23.5%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands — higher than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands$420
6019, WA $415
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas, typically reaching $2,669. Rent is also a little above the national figure, with the usual weekly rent sitting at $420.

$420 ▲ +23.5%

Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $340
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $420

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,669 ▲ +6.8%

Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,500
  • 2016: $2,500
  • 2021: $2,669

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands, the largest group is $350–$549 at 38%, followed by $200–$349 (26%) and $750 or more (17%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 46%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (26%) and $1,000–$1,799 (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is far more common here than in the rest of Australia, at 42.5%. Conversely, the share of households renting is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011 to 18.7%.

18.7% ▼ -15.8%

Lower than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 22.2%
  • 2016: 19.4%
  • 2021: 18.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

42.5% ▼ -3.9%

Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 44.2%
  • 2016: 42.9%
  • 2021: 42.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most residents live in separate houses, though this has fallen slightly to 69.6%. These homes are generally large, with 81.4% having three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national figure.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

69.6% ▼ -4.7%

Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 73.0%
  • 2016: 68.6%
  • 2021: 69.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.4% ▲ +2.3%

Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 79.6%
  • 2016: 80.8%
  • 2021: 81.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands, Separate house is the majority at 70%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 19%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 3 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/505021096/wembley-downs-churchlands-woodlands/topic/housing-dwellings