City of Stirling

The local community describes Wembley as a brilliant, green and leafy neighbourhood. To better understand what is means to be ‘a local’ our suburb profile seeks to understand the local stories Koora (past), Yeyi (present), Boordawan (future) and respond to Ngalang Maya (our place). This snapshot identifies the unique character of Wembley’s neighbourhood and helps the City rethink how we deliver services with a local focus.

Wembley is part of the original crown land Aj Lakes Perthshire of 100 acres granted to Thomas Hunt on June 24 1842.

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Wembley is part of the original crown land Aj Lakes Perthshire of 100 acres granted to Thomas Hunt on June 24 1842.

Lakes District was recognised in the early days of settlement as the Herdsman Lake, Lake Monger area. The greater portion of the suburb of Wembley is within the Town of Cambridge.

In April 1925 the City of Perth suggested that the area should be called 'Wembley Park' after the Greater London suburb where the Empire Exhibition of 1924 was held. The name Wembley was approved and gazetted on July 2 1924.

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What you've told us so far

"Set up a Noongar native community garden to teach residents about the history of Herdsman Lake and First Nations people in the area."

What we're doing

The City is currently finalising the fourth Reconciliation Action Plan. Through RAP implementation the City will identify significant sites and explore ways to share cultural information. Part of this process will involve the Ngalang Maya Wangkiny (knowledge holders group) and other relevant business units to assist in prioritisng areas of significance across the City.

Parks and sustainability oversee the deveopment of community gardens and we encourage these to be community led supported by community grants through the City or external funding.

What you've told us so far

"Dog control - more signage for dogs off lead."

What we're doing

The City will review existing regulatory signage in priority locations to ensure adequate coverage, supported by targeted enforcement from Rangers. Patrols and equipment are guided by data, allowing the City to focus on areas of greatest need rather than applying a blanket approach. This ensures services are responsive and aligned with community priorities.

To make a report, call the City's Community Patrol on 1300 365 356 (24/7 services) or report online.

Learn more about responsible dog ownership in the City.

What you've told us so far

"Footpath connections."

What we're doing

The City has a long-term strategy to provide a footpath on at least one side of every road within the City of Stirling. With more than 170 kilometres of roads currently without footpaths, a strategic footpath program has been established to prioritise new footpaths at locations that present the greatest risk. Due to budget and resource constraints, the program is expected to take several years to complete.

To make a request, call the City on (08) 9205 8555 or request online.

Learn more about the footpath network in the City.

What you've told us so far

"I still think that the City can do even more with the greenspaces and I would like to see them to encourage verge planting that is water wise rather than lawn or dead weeds."

What we're doing

Through the 2025/26 plan and budget the City will be providing free waterwise plants to residents and some rebates for waterwise verges.

Learn more about the Living Green Program.

What you've told us so far

"Make security better by having more preventative measures in place to discourage crime."

"Increased security patrols."

What we're doing

The City of Stirling is actively exploring alternative waste treatment options to increase resource recovery and reduce landfill use.

We continue to monitor developments in strategic waste management, including the potential introduction of a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) service in the future.

The City remains committed to exploring all options that support our Sustainable Stirling Strategic Community Plan objective: to be a waste-wise City, supporting a low-waste, circular economy that protects our environment from the impacts of waste.

The City has several waste avoidance initiatives in place, including rebates for reusable sanitary products and modern cloth nappies.

Our Waste Engagement team hosts regular workshops and events across a broad range of topics to help residents to reduce waste and learn new skills in reuse, repair and a variety of waste avoidance measures.

Learn more about waste and recycling in the City.

Wembley population

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Average number of people per household

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The average age in Wembley is 37 years old

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Top five birthplaces

Australia (60%), Bhutan (7%), England (6%) India (2%), New Zealand (2%)

Median weekly household income

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87% of residents are satisfied with liveability

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Most of the area surrounding Herdsman Lake was used as market gardens. During the late 60's and 70's, owners were asked to give up the rear portion of their lots to the Crown and it was zoned Regional Open Space as well a portion of land to create Moondine Drive in return for a Residential R60 zoning.

This made way for the unit developments along Herdsman Parade, benefiting from its proximity to the Glendalough Shopping Centre and the Glendalough Train Station as well as close links to the City and schools. This has become one if the most densely populated suburban area in Perth.

The area of Wembley that falls within the City of Stirling is rich in natural beauty, including Herdsman Lake and Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre. Checkout Destination WA's episode covering Herdsman Lake here.

It also includes the multi-use regional reserve Glendalough Open Space which sits adjacent to Lake Monger and Herdsman Lake.

Childcare facilities which sit on the boundary of the City of Stirling in Wembley include Mulberry Tree Childcare and Kindy.

Herdsman Fresh, an iconic fresh produce market sits within the City as has been operating since 1979.