Embleton
With 40.5% of residents born overseas, Embleton sits 18.9 percentage points above the national average for overseas-born share, making it one of Perth's more internationally connected suburbs at postcode 6062. Population grew 15.6% over the decade and shows early gentrification signals, with overseas migration running at 398 residents per year. At 3,600 people across 1.75 sq km, density reaches 2,060 per sq km. The SEIFA IEO decile of 8 puts Embleton in the upper tier for education and occupation nationally, and household income sits in the 64.2nd percentile.
Population
3,600
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,805/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
16
Median House
$446K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is $446,000, well below Perth's inner and middle ring premiums, making Embleton a more accessible entry point for detached housing. Separate houses account for 89.1% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 10.9% and no recorded apartment stock, so buyers are essentially choosing between houses and townhouses. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 57.0%, and 4-plus bedroom homes follow at 30.2%, suggesting the suburb suits families rather than singles. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,842, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6% stays below the 30% stress threshold, compared to many inner-city suburbs where that ratio is regularly breached. Outright owners at 25.1% trail the renting cohort at 32.9%.
For Buyers
The median house price is $446,000, well below Perth's inner and middle ring premiums, making Embleton a more accessible entry point for detached housing. Separate houses account for 89.1% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 10.9% and no recorded apartment stock, so buyers are essentially choosing between houses and townhouses. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 57.0%, and 4-plus bedroom homes follow at 30.2%, suggesting the suburb suits families rather than singles. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,842, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6% stays below the 30% stress threshold, compared to many inner-city suburbs where that ratio is regularly breached. Outright owners at 25.1% trail the renting cohort at 32.9%.
For Investors
Rental demand in Embleton is above average: 32.9% of dwellings are rented at a median of $340 per week, and the rent-to-income ratio of 18.8% sits comfortably for tenants, supporting stable occupancy. Overseas migration averaging 398 per year is the primary population driver, sustaining demand for housing in a suburb that grew 15.6% over ten years. The vacancy rate of 7.3% is elevated compared to tight Perth markets and warrants monitoring before committing. Fourteen development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, a modest pipeline that should not flood supply. Rent grew 16.7% over the measured period, outpacing many comparable suburbs, and the gentrification score of 33 marks the early signs stage.
Development Activity
Total DAs
16
Last 12 Months
16
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Embleton iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Embleton Primary School
K-6 · 199 students
Demographics
The median age of 37 is 3 years below the national figure, pointing to a relatively younger working-age population. University qualifications reach 37.5%, which is 7.4 percentage points above the national average, consistent with the IEO decile 8 ranking for education and occupation. Overseas-born residents make up 40.5% of the population, 18.9 points above national, with English (1,057), Other (626), Chinese (298), Irish (288) and Scottish (256) the leading ancestries. Languages beyond English include Mandarin (79 speakers), Cantonese (28), Italian (26) and Nepali (18). Average household size of 2.5 matches the national average, and 42.3% of families are couples with children, compared to 24.8% couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.1%
Houses
10.9%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership in Embleton splits into roughly even thirds: 25.1% own outright, 42.0% carry a mortgage and 32.9% rent. The high mortgage share relative to outright owners indicates a suburb mid-cycle, with many residents still paying down purchases rather than sitting on legacy debt-free wealth. Detached houses dominate at 89.1% of stock, well above the national average for urban suburbs, and three-bedroom homes account for 57.0% of all dwellings. The median house price of $446,000 against a weekly rent of $340 implies a gross yield around 4.0%, more competitive than inner-city equivalents. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,842 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6%, below the 30% stress level.
Mortgage / mo
$1,842
Rent / wk
$340
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$812
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.3%
Unoccupied
106
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.8%
Couples, no children
2,648
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 16.8% of workers (202 people), followed by Professional and Technical services at 12.0% (145), Education at 10.7% (129) and Construction at 9.7% (117). By occupation, Professionals are the largest group (424), ahead of Clerical and Admin (226), Managers (213) and Community and Personal services (205). The SEIFA IRSD decile of 7 and IRSAD decile of 7 place the suburb in the upper-middle range nationally for both disadvantage and advantage, slightly below the IEO score of decile 8 for education. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is above the national average, possibly because the participation rate of 60.9% is moderate and 893 residents are not in the labour force. Personal weekly income averages $812 and household weekly income $1,805, placing households in the 64.2nd percentile nationally.
Unemployment
2.8%
Labour Force
16,869
Unemployed
468
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.5%
Part-time
25.1%
Participation
60.9%
Employed
1,680
Occupations
Top Industries
University
37.5%
Postgraduate
8.2%
Born Overseas
40.5%
Dwellings
1,346
Transport to Work
Transport in Embleton is car-dependent: 81.2% of residents drive, compared to the national norm, while 10.4% use public transport and only 2.1% walk or cycle. The IRSAD decile of 7 places the suburb in the upper-middle tier nationally for the combined advantage and disadvantage index, ahead of the median. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary, so families rely on nearby schools in adjacent suburbs. The housing stress picture is positive: rent-to-income at 18.8% and mortgage-to-income at 23.6% both stay well below the 30% stress benchmarks. Volunteering runs at 13.5% of residents, and 8.4% of the population (285 people) need some form of daily assistance, broadly in line with the suburb's 37-year median age.
Drive
81.2%
Public Transport
10.4%
Walk / Cycle
2.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.24%/yr
(+337 people/yr)
EstablishedEmbleton's population grew 15.6% over ten years and annual growth currently runs at 1.24%, adding roughly 337 people per year. Overseas migration is the primary driver at a net 398 arrivals per year, while internal migration runs at negative 46, meaning more residents leave for other parts of Australia than arrive, a pattern common in suburbs attracting newly arrived overseas residents. Medium forecasts project the broader SA2 population growing from 27,178 in 2025 to 28,993 by 2031. The gentrification score of 33 and stage of early signs is supported by three signals: population up 21% since 2011, strong overseas inflow of 398 per year, and affordability improving from 43.9% in 2011 to 36.3% in 2021. Real income grew 14.6% over the decade.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+398
Net Internal / yr
-46
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +21% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +398/yr, Accelerating: 6% → 14%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Embleton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Embleton a good suburb to live in?
Embleton ranks in SEIFA IEO decile 8 nationally for education and occupation, and the IRSAD decile 7 puts it in the upper-middle range for overall advantage. Household income sits in the 64.2nd percentile. With a median age of 37, three years below the national figure, and 37.5% holding university qualifications, the suburb attracts a skilled, younger demographic. Housing stress is low, with mortgage-to-income at 23.6%.
What is the median house price in Embleton?
The median house price in Embleton is $446,000 (estimated from 2025 rent data). Weekly rent averages $340 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,842, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The suburb is dominated by detached houses at 89.1% of stock.
What schools are in Embleton?
No schools are recorded inside the Embleton suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in adjacent suburbs. Despite the lack of local schools, 37.5% of Embleton residents hold university qualifications, which is 7.4 percentage points above the national average, reflecting a highly educated residential base.
Is Embleton safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Embleton in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 7 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage nationally, placing it in the upper-middle range. Housing stress is low, with rent-to-income at 18.8% and mortgage-to-income at 23.6%, both well below stress thresholds. Only 8.4% of residents (285 people) need daily assistance.
Is Embleton good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $340 against a $446,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.0%, stronger than inner-ring Perth alternatives. Overseas migration averaging 398 per year drives demand, and rent grew 16.7% over the measured period. The vacancy rate of 7.3% is elevated compared to tighter markets and should be factored into vacancy risk. Fourteen development approvals in the past 12 months represent a moderate new supply pipeline.
How is Embleton's population changing?
Population grew 15.6% over the decade and currently expands at 1.24% per year, adding about 337 people annually. Overseas migration at a net 398 per year is the primary driver, while internal migration runs at negative 46. Medium forecasts for the broader SA2 area project growth from 27,178 in 2025 to 28,993 by 2031. The gentrification stage is early signs, with a score of 33.
What languages are spoken in Embleton?
About 40.5% of Embleton residents were born overseas, which is 18.9 percentage points above the national average. Non-English languages spoken include Mandarin (79 speakers), Cantonese (28), Italian (26), Nepali (18) and Sinhalese (16). Ancestries include Chinese (298 residents), reflecting the suburb's internationally diverse residential mix.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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