Wembley Downs, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Wembley Downs, in the City Of Stirling local government area.
| Locality | Wembley Downs |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Stirling |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.92017 |
| Longitude | 115.77573 |
| Population | 6,158 |
| Density | 1415.6 /km² |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Elevation | 33 m |
| Postcode | 6019 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 9 km west-northwest |
Wembley Downs is a locality in the City Of Stirling local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,158. The locality covers an area of 4.3 km², giving a population density of about 1415.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 33 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km west-northwest of Perth. Wembley Downs is located at 31.9202°S, 115.7757°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6019.
Wembley Downs unfolds across a landscape of gentle, sandy rises, a pleasingly undulating terrain that catches the Western Australian sun in a soft, diffuse glow. It lies 8.7 km west-north-west of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 296°T), and is situated 9.7 km west-south-west of Dianella. The air here carries a faint, dry warmth, a whisper of the inland plains that stretch further east, yet retains a subtle freshness, a reminder of the nearby Indian Ocean. Mature eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery ribbons, punctuate the suburban streets, offering dappled shade and a sense of enduring presence. The houses, a mixture of established brick and more modern designs, seem to settle comfortably into the land, their gardens often bursting with hardy native flora and the vibrant colours of bougainvillea, a testament to the climate's generosity. A quiet hum of daily life pervades Wembley Downs, a rhythm of school runs, garden maintenance, and the distant murmur of traffic on main thoroughfares, all under a sky that often shifts from a pale morning blue to a deeper, more resonant azure as the day progresses.
The history of Wembley Downs is interwoven with the broader development of Perth's western suburbs, a story of land division and suburban expansion that began in earnest after World War II. Originally part of larger pastoral leases, the area was gradually transformed, its sandy soil proving amenable to residential development rather than intensive agriculture. The local economy today reflects this suburban character, centred on the services that support its residents, from local shopping precincts to schools and recreational facilities. While no grand industrial complexes define Wembley Downs, its proximity to major employment hubs and its appeal as a desirable residential address contribute to its economic vitality. A notable feature is its connection to the sporting heritage of the region, with many residents drawn to its accessibility to renowned sporting grounds, a characteristic that imbues Wembley Downs with a subtle, yet distinct, energetic spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wembley Downs, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Wembley Downs, in the City Of Stirling local government area.
Detailed location data for Wembley Downs includes the postcode (6019), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Stirling), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Wembley Downs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |