Average rent in Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands, WA2026

Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands is part of the Stirling council area and sits 8km out from the Perth CBD, with around 15,044 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $420/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 19% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$420/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
15,044

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Perth
8 km
Households renting
19%
Separate houses
70%
Flats / apartments
12%
Born overseas
34%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Stirling

Renting in Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands

Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands is one of the more expensive parts of Western Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $420/week, around 25% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 79% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (70%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 8km from Perth, with a population of around 15,044 and a median age of 42. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands, WA was $420. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands came in at $420 — 25% above. Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands sits 8km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 70% separate houses and 12% flats).
Which suburbs near Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands's $420/week (ABS 2021): Kingsley, East Perth, Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra. On the higher end, you've got Mount Hawthorn - Leederville, Leeming, Jandakot. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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