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 has recently launched it’s 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.

To learn more visit the Community Grants Program.

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

The City’s Free Trees and Plants program was fully subscribed within just three days in 2026, with almost 3,000 households set to receive a total of 36,285 trees and native plants—an increase of 20 percent compared to the previous year. The program continues to grow in popularity year on year, which is fantastic news for the expansion of our urban canopy and backyard biodiversity.

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 reliance on landfill. As part of this work, we continue to monitor developments in strategic waste management, including the potential introduction of a Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) service in the future.

Our commitment aligns with the Sustainable Stirling Strategic Community Plan, working towards becoming a waste-wise City that supports a low-waste, circular economy and protects our environment from the impacts of waste.

Supporting a low-waste community

We provide a range of programs and initiatives to help residents reduce waste and live more sustainably. These include:

Rebates for reusable sanitary products and modern cloth nappies
A variety of waste avoidance initiatives designed to reduce everyday waste
Workshops and community events delivered by our Waste Engagement team.

Our workshops cover practical topics such as reuse, repair and waste reduction, empowering residents with the skills and knowledge to make sustainable choices.

Community grants for sustainability projects

We recognise that creating a sustainable future is a shared effort. Community groups, organisations and individuals all play an important role in protecting and enhancing our environment. Through the Community Grants Program, funding from under $2,000 to over $20,000 is available to support projects that strengthen communities and deliver meaningful local outcomes.

The Sustainable Communities funding stream supports the goals of Sustainable Stirling 2022–2032, including:

Transitioning to net zero emissions
Conserving water resources
Enhancing biodiversity and connection to nature
Reducing waste generation and landfill.

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.