Scarborough vs Wembley Downs, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Scarborough | Wembley Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.3/100 | 65.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 38 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 213 | 74 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 17,605 | 6,743 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesWembley Downs
- Best for beach lifestyleScarborough
- Best for investmentWembley Downs
- Best for best valueWembley Downs
- Best for best schoolsWembley Downs
Comparison summary
Scarborough (WA) and Wembley Downs offer different strengths across official suburb data. Scarborough (WA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Scarborough (WA); Housing (desirability) favours Wembley Downs; Parks & reserves favours Wembley Downs. Quick verdicts: Families → Wembley Downs, Beach lifestyle → Scarborough (WA), Investment → Wembley Downs, Best value → Wembley Downs.