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To ensure we’re strategic and intentional about our shared future, the City is undertaking a major review of our Strategic Community Plan.
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The local community describes Wembley Downs as a leafy and clean 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 Downs’ neighbourhood and helps the City rethink how we deliver services with a local focus.
The name 'Wembley Downs' is actually derived from the name of the local golf course and the name was used by residents before being officially approved in 1959.
What it means to be a 'local'
The name 'Wembley Downs' is actually derived from the name of the local golf course and the name was used by residents before being officially approved in 1959. The golf course was named after the suburb of Wembley, which is several kilometres east of Wembley Downs. The name 'Wembley' originated from a town in England.
Part of the land that now makes up Wembley Downs was originally granted to Henry Trigg and Mary Ann Hokin in 1842. David Boyd then acquired a tract of land in Wembley Downs covering 642 acres in about 1906. After the death of Boyd in 1926, his executors sold the land to the City Beach Land Company of Perth.
In 1927 Wembley Downs was subdivided into approximately 90 lots. Development was slow, due partly to the thick virgin bush and limestone outcrops, which made building difficult. In 1947 the Perth Road Board had to resume 600 blocks for unpaid rates, and these were sold at very cheap prices. However, growth accelerated in the 1950s and by the 1970s the area was almost completely developed.
The section of Wembley Downs incorporating the Wembley Golf Complex is officially located outside the City of Stirling.
Local Facebook groups
- Wembley Downs Community Noticeboard
- C and U City Beach & Wembley Downs
- Wembley Downs 6019
- City Beach & Wembley Downs Neighbourhood Watch & Community.
Local sporting clubs
- Marist Football Club
- Perth Hornets Football Club
- Scarborough Junior Cricket Club
- Wembley Downs Junior Football Club
- Wembley Downs Tennis Club
- Metropolitan Veterans Cricket Association
- Wembley Districts Junior Cricket Club.
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Local focus
These are the top local priorities you've told us are important for Wembley Downs.
What you've told us so far
"More walkable amenities such as cafés and restaurants."
What we're doing
The City of Stirling is committed to fostering a vibrant and diverse local economy by supporting the growth of small businesses, including bars and restaurants. Through its Investment Attraction Framework, the City outlines strategic initiatives to unlock economic potential in key precincts, with a focus on creating lively, mixed-use destinations that encourage hospitality and entertainment ventures where appropriate. By streamlining processes for new businesses and offering targeted support, the City aims to increase the number of local enterprises and enhance community liveability. Economic development is also supported through the Innovative and Productive Communities Grants stream, which encourages investment, innovation and entrepreneurship in local business.
The City has commenced the preparation of a new Local Planning Strategy, which will set the planning directions and actions to address key challenges and opportunities for managing growth and change over the next 15 years. The Strategy will be structured around these four key themes:
- Environment
- Community, urban growth and settlement
- Economy and employment
- Infrastructure.
This will also include a needs analysis to ensure residents have convenient access to a range of activities.
What you've told us so far
"Invest in nightlife and community catch up areas such as wine bars or live music venues."
What we're doing
The City of Stirling is committed to fostering a vibrant and diverse local economy by supporting the growth of small businesses, including bars and restaurants. Through its Investment Attraction Framework, the City outlines strategic initiatives to unlock economic potential in key precincts, with a focus on creating lively, mixed-use destinations that encourage hospitality and entertainment ventures where appropriate. By streamlining processes for new businesses and offering targeted support, the City aims to increase the number of local enterprises and enhance community liveability.
Economic development is also supported through the Innovative and Productive Communities Grants stream, which encourages investment, innovation and entrepreneurship in local business.
Learn more about support for businesses in the City.
What you've told us so far
"Remove trucks from Hale Road."
What we're doing
Hale Road is classified as a designated heavy vehicle route, and is therefore expected to carry a certain volume of heavy vehicle traffic travelling between Fremantle and the Herdsman/Osborne Park Industrial Areas.
What you've told us so far
"Build light rail to connect to metro."
What we're doing
The City continues to advocate for improved public transport, including consideration of light rail. The provision of public transport services falls within the responsibility of the State Government under the Public Transport Authority (PTA).
Enquiries can be submitted directly to the PTA.
What you've told us so far
"Investments in the maintenance of local parks, planting more trees or even a local veggie garden. Thinking sustainably for the good of the future."
What we're doing
The City invests significantly in managing public open spaces. This includes regularly scheduled maintenance activities such as mowing, pruning, plantings, weeding and playground inspections. Community gardens are located throughout the City.
Learn more about community gardens in the City.
Facts
Wembley Downs population
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Average number of people per household
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The average age in Wembley Downs is 41 years old
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Top five birthplaces
Australia (60%), Bhutan (7%), England (6%), Indian (2%), New Zealand (2%)
Median weekly household income
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87% of residents are satisfied with liveability
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Local plans
Residential dwellings within Wembley Downs are mainly single houses on large individual lots. However, a substantial number of duplexes have been established in recent years as a result of the growing popularity of infill development.
All types of residential dwellings in Wembley Downs are usually built of brick, though the design of houses varies considerably. Many buildings from the 1960s are of the International style and there are also examples of houses of almost every design genre from the 1950s to the present.
The primary commercial and retail centre in Wembley Downs is 'The Downs', which is located in the north of the suburb on Weaponess Road.
The suburb is well provided with 11ha of public open space including 9 local open spaces and 2 district open spaces. The most notable reserve is the Wembley Golf Complex, which is managed by the Town of Cambridge. Luketina Reserve and the Empire Avenue Reserve provide facilities for a range of recreational pursuits including tennis and football.
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