Overall score
Doubleview
58.4/100
Wembley Downs
66.7/100
Wembley Downs for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Doubleview
58.4/100
Wembley Downs
66.7/100
Crime rate
Doubleview
1153.7 / 1k
Wembley Downs
1601.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Doubleview
60
Wembley Downs
74
Population
Doubleview
9,205
Wembley Downs
6,743
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Doubleview | Wembley Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1153.7 / 1k | 1601.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 38 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 74 |
| Population | 9,205 | 6,743 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Doubleview reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Wembley Downs is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Doubleview pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Wembley Downs is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wembley Downs, while Doubleview remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.