📮 Wembley Downs postcode: 6019

Property Investment Score: Wembley Downs, WA (2026)

Wembley Downs, Western Australia· City of Stirling· 6019
Moderate investment with climate considerationsUpdated 3 Apr 2026

Investment Score

5.2/10

Moderate investment with climate considerations

Key Facts

Investment Score
5.2/10
Climate Risk
Medium
Resale Risk
Medium
Suburb
Wembley Downs, WA
Postcode
6019
Highest high-risk exposure
18.9% of land (bushfire)

Investment Score Analysis

Wembley Downs in Western Australia has an investment score reflecting its climate risk profile, property market fundamentals, and long-term climate projections. The overall Medium risk rating is a key input for investors evaluating climate-adjusted returns.

Properties in high-risk areas may experience a decrease in value.

The emergence of climate risk awareness among buyers, tenants, insurers, and lenders is creating differentiation in the property market. Properties in Wembley Downs with demonstrably lower hazard exposure may attract stronger demand, better insurance terms, and more resilient long-term value.

Use ClimateNest for a complete property-specific investment analysis for Wembley Downs including address-level risk scoring, insurance cost projections, climate-adjusted value forecasts to 2050, and resale liquidity assessment.

Wembley Downs (postcode 6019) is tracked in ClimateNest's suburb hazard model, which maps the share of the suburb's land exposed to each hazard at high and moderate levels. The suburb's highest high-risk exposures are bushfire (18.9% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (7.3% of land in high-risk zones), tropical cyclone (7.2% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Wembley Downs — individual properties can sit well above or below these averages, so an address-level check is recommended before buying, selling or insuring.

Local Hazard Evidence

Insurance OutlookInsurance premiums may increase due to increased flood and bushfire risk.
Price Impact from ClimateProperties in high-risk areas may experience a decrease in value.
Resale Liquidity RiskMedium

Historical Events

2022
Moderate

A severe storm caused damage to trees and power lines in Wembley Downs.

2019
Moderate

An extended heatwave resulted in increased hospital admissions due to heat-related illnesses.

2011
Minor

A bushfire near Bold Park threatened properties in Wembley Downs, but was quickly contained.

2010
Moderate

Heavy rainfall caused localized flooding in low-lying areas of Wembley Downs.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Drainage Infrastructure

Near-term

Upgrade drainage systems to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce the risk of localized flooding.

Est. cost: Medium

Implement Bushfire Management Plans

Immediate

Develop and implement bushfire management plans for properties near bushland areas, including vegetation management and firebreaks.

Est. cost: Low

Establish Heatwave Response Plan

Near-term

Create a heatwave response plan to protect vulnerable populations, including cooling centers and community outreach programs.

Est. cost: Low

Promote Water Conservation

Long-term

Encourage water conservation measures to reduce water stress during periods of drought and heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

City of Stirling
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 3 April 2026

Explore Wembley Downs Risk Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wembley Downs a good investment?

Wembley Downs has an overall Medium climate risk rating. Get an address-level investment analysis from ClimateNest including climate-adjusted value projections, insurance cost trajectories, and resale liquidity scoring.

How does climate risk affect property investment returns in Wembley Downs?

Climate risk can affect returns through higher insurance costs, reduced buyer demand in higher-risk areas, potential lender restrictions, and market differentiation between high-risk and low-risk properties within Wembley Downs. ClimateNest provides climate-adjusted investment metrics.

What is the resale outlook for properties in Wembley Downs?

The resale outlook for Wembley Downs depends partly on how climate risk perceptions evolve. As awareness grows, buyers are likely to increasingly favour lower-risk properties. An address-level report helps you understand the specific resale liquidity outlook.

Are there climate-resilient suburbs near Wembley Downs?

Neighbouring suburbs may have different climate risk profiles due to variations in elevation, vegetation cover, drainage, and land use. ClimateNest allows you to compare investment scores across Western Australia suburbs to identify relative opportunities and risks.

What share of Wembley Downs is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 18.9% of Wembley Downs in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 71.4% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.

Is Wembley Downs Safe from Climate Risk?

Enter your address below for an instant climate risk assessment for Wembley Downs, Western Australia, covering flood, bushfire, sea level rise and more.

Free instant previewCSIRO-powered data

What A$69 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

Full report from A$69 · Australian addresses only · 8 hazard scores · Insurance trajectory · 2030 & 2050 projections