Overall score
Innaloo
57.0/100
Wembley Downs
61.8/100
Wembley Downs for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Innaloo
57.0/100
Wembley Downs
61.8/100
Crime rate
Innaloo
47.4 / 1k
Wembley Downs
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Innaloo
155
Wembley Downs
106
Population
Innaloo
9,592
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 | Innaloo | Wembley Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.0/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.1/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 54 | 38 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 106 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 19.7% |
| Population | 9,592 | 6,743 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Innaloo reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Wembley Downs is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Innaloo is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Wembley Downs answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wembley Downs, while Innaloo remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.