Median house price
$2.54M
-0.6% change
VIC · Stonnington Council
Armadale, 3143
Est. population · Jun 2025
9,601
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.4%
Median age
38
Median income
$2,193/wk
Employment rate
66.3%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$2,535,500
Languages at home
19.7%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Greek, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Armadale is a lively inner established suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses, trams, and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment, plus growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with safety less decisive.
At a glance
Armadale snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$625/wk
Population (ERP)
9,601
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
17.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#104
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
69th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
68th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
97th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 58.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 25% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 1184th in Australia
- State rank
- 313th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #104 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #222 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $625
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $2,535,500
- Median price change
- -0.6%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
9,601(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · -0.4% over 5 years · 68th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- -0.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +95
- Change in 5 years
- -38
- Growth rank in VIC
- 68th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~9,850), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 9,368
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,193
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 893 of 5,244
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,458
- Employment rate
- 66.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,108 / 732 / 2,505 (+ 8 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 796
- Against the person
- 78
- Against property
- 599
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 82.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 120 residents
- State safety percentile
- 69.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +4.7%
Most common offence types
- B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary55
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft59
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle184
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store52
- B49 Other Theft70
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 10
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 1,158
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 97th
School list
- Armadale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1156 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 254 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Lauriston Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1199 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 935 students · Top SEA quarter 79% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- The King David SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1165 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 592 students · Top SEA quarter 69% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1142 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 162 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1156 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 183 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- De La Salle CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1131 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 890 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Loreto Mandeville HallCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1167 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 1,220 students · Top SEA quarter 68% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Malvern Central SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1163 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 529 students · Top SEA quarter 66% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Toorak Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1141 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 53% · 439 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Caulfield Junior CollegePrimary · Government · ICSEA 1160 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 81% · 536 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
81 public transport stops in this suburb
- Armadale Station
- Armadale Station
- Armadale Station
- Armadale Station
- Toorak Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
196 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 6 cafes · 2 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 4 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 81 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 17 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 81/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.64
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.39
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.75
Food & drink(13)
- Cupcake QueensBakery
978 High Street, Armadale
- Coin Laundry CafeCafe
61 Armadale Street
- Fancy PantryCafe
17 Morey Street, Armadale
- Ink & CoCafe
- MobyCafe
- Nine Yards, ArmadaleCafe
1203 High Street, Armadale
- StreettalkCafe
- La Dolce VitaFast food
- LunaPub
963 High Street, Armadale
- Orrong HotelPub
709 High Street
- AJ717 Armidale Woodfire Pizza CafeRestaurant
717 High Street
- Neighbourhood PizzaRestaurant
20 Beatty Avenue
- Rina's CuccinaRestaurant
857 High Street, Armadale
Shopping(5)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
971 High Street, Armadale
- Armadale Village DeliConvenience store
Cheel Street, Armadale
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- IGASupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(5)
- Armadale Primary SchoolSchool
9-23 Densham Road
- Lauriston Girls' SchoolSchool
38 Huntingtower Road
- The King David School Junior SchoolSchool
373-375 Dandenong Road
- The King David School The Rebecca Magid CentreSchool
520-526 Orrong Road
- Stonnington City CentreTownhall
311 Glenferrie Road
Health & services(2)
- 818 DentalDentist
818 High Street
- Alex Yusupov Specialist OrthodontistsDentist
Unit 3 87 Wattletree Road
Sport & outdoors(24)
- Snap FitnessGym
- Armadale ReservePark
- Bailey Avenue ReservePark
- Inverness Avenue ParkPark
- Park
- Toorak ParkPark
- Union Street GardensPark
- Victory SquarePark
- Playground (4)
- Malvern Tennis CentreSports centre
43a Union Street, Armadale
- Sports field
- Toorak ParkSports field
- Swimming pool (9)
Transport(44)
13 bus stops · 21 tram stops · 10 train stations
Other(69)
- Capocchi HarlequinAntiques
941-951 High Street, Armadale
- Graham GeddesAntiques
- Leski AuctionsAntiques
- VirtanenAntiques
933 High Street, Armadale
- Apartment
Unit 2 40 Union Street
- High in ArtArt
915 High Street, Armadale
- Lauriston PressArt
978 High Street, Armadale
- Commonwealth BankBank
961 High Street, Armadale
- ReeceBathroom Furnishing
- Brow TheoryBeauty salon
Kings Arcade
- CloverBeauty salon
Kings Way
- Kings SalonBeauty salon
Kings Arcade
- Hut 13Bed
13 Morey Street, Armadale
- Bench (10)
- Australian Book AuctionsBooks
High Street
- Douglas Stewart Fine BooksBooks
720 High Street, Armadale
- DuranceBooks
- DecjubaClothes
- Lorna JaneClothes
High Street
- Mister ZiniClothes
Kings Arcade, Armadale
- SeedClothes
King's Way, Armadale
- Shirin MooreClothes
965 High Street, Armadale
- David JonesDepartment Store
- City of StonningtonDrinking water
- Drinking water
- Evie NetworksEV charging
- CALI JARDINFlorist
730 High Street
- House of OrangeFurniture
917 High Street, Armadale
- Mortice & Tenon (May be Closed?)Furniture
716 High Street
- ParterreFurniture
916 High Street, Armadale
- SNN Luxury LivingsFurniture
High Street
- Villa MaisonFurniture
High Street
- Window WorkshopFurniture
946B High Street, Armadale
- Scott LivesyGallery
High Street, Armadale
- Garden (5)
- The Leaf Store ArmadaleGrocery
833 High Street
- Chiquel Wigs beauty & Hair ArmadaleHairdresser
1023 high Street, Armadale VIC
- Demetri & LilaHairdresser
15 Morey Street, Armadale
- Jewel on HighHairdresser
- Mr SpryHairdresser
859 High Street, Armadale
- Salon MioHairdresser
- Mandalay DesignsHousehold
- Market ImportHousehold
19 Morey Street, Armadale
- Royal Dalton Outlet ShopHouseware
- Coote&CoInterior Decoration
Kings Arcade, Armadale
- Jimmy PosiumInterior Decoration
935-939 High Street, Armadale
- LululoftInterior Decoration
Kings Arcade, Armadale
- WarehouseInterior Decoration
High Street
- Fiorina JewelleryJewelry
897 High Street, Armadale
- MP JewelryJewelry
- GIA Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations MelbourneKitchen
- Malvern Central Shopping CentreMall
110 Wattletree Road
- Toorak Soft TissueMassage
Cheel Street
- HighdaleNewsagent
969 High Street, Armadale
- Parking (14)
- ShellPetrol station
- Picnic Table
- St Alban's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public toilets
- Recycling (6)
- Shelter (4)
- Shoe Repair&KeycutShoe Repair
Kings Arcade, Armadale
- TelstraTelephone
- Flight CentreTravel Agency
- Vending machine
- Waste Basket
- Armadale CellarsWine
813-817 High Street, Armadale
- Light on LandscapeYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Armadale ReservePark
- Bailey Avenue ReservePark
- Inverness Avenue ParkPark
- Toorak ParkPark
- Union Street GardensPark
- Victory SquarePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St Alban's Anglican Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Cabrini Prahran (1.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- 818 DentalHigh StreetDentist
- Alex Yusupov Specialist OrthodontistsWattletree RoadDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 138
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 14.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
243 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Construction and display of business identification signage, partial demolition and buildings and works to a building in a Commercial Zone, Heritage Overlay and a Design and Development Overlay1023 HIGH STREET ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - amendment to amend permit preamble and endorsed plans for internally illuminated blade sign1031 HIGH STREET ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a multi-dwelling development on a lot and on common property in a General Residential Zone30 MERCER ROAD ARMADALE 3143NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Partial demolition and buildings and works including extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm with a Neighbourhood Residential Zone, Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay45 NORTHCOTE ROAD ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, extension to a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone, Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay.8 HUME STREET ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Part demolition, buildings and works to a dwelling on lot less than 500 square metres in Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay39 NORTHCOTE ROAD ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a multi-dwelling development in a General Residential Zone30 HUNTINGTOWER ROAD ARMADALE 3143NOD issued by a delegate
- S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and Plans comprising of a reduction in the number of dwellings from 5 to 4 and associated design changes. The amendment also seeks deletion of Condition 3 (Waste Management Plan).555-557 DANDENONG ROAD ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a new front fence exceeding the allowable height under the GRZ33 GLADSTONE AVENUE ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and external alterations to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay1/69 DENBIGH ROAD ARMADALE 3143In progress
- S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - Changes to condition 1c re tiles37 NORTHCOTE ROAD ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Part demolition, buildings and works to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay16 MERCER ROAD ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Extension to a dwelling on a lot less that 500 square metres in a General Residential Zone14 HAMPDEN ROAD ARMADALE 3143NOD issued by a delegate
- Erect internally illuminated business identification signage in a Commercial 1 Zone and Heritage Overlay1032-1034 HIGH STREET ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500m2 in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay31 LLANEAST STREET ARMADALE 3143NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a pergola associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500sqm in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone and a Heritage Overlay.11 LAMBETH AVENUE ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500m2 in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay15A ORCHARD STREET ARMADALE 3143NOD issued by a delegate
- S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - Arborist report to allow removal of trees. New landscape design. Width of driveway gate reduced so that no change is required to the crossover1 AVALON ROAD ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - Replace entire existing terracotta tiled roof with a new tiled roof. Replacement terracotta roof tiles will match as close as possible to current colour scheme1/26 SEYMOUR AVENUE ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a fence in a Heritage Overlay.870-872 MALVERN ROAD ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal and replacement of an existing rear fenceKING DAVID SCHOOL, 519 ORRONG ROAD ARMADALE 3143Lapsed
- Tree Removal10 AVALON ROAD ARMADALE 3143Withdrawn
- Partial demolition and buildings and works to externally alter an existing shop front and to construct and display advertising signage in a Heritage Overlay1084 HIGH STREET ARMADALE 3143Lapsed
- S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - Reconfiguration of the approved extension to the rear of the dwelling.33 GLASSFORD STREET ARMADALE 3143NOD issued by a delegate
July 2021
- Twenty-Six Lot Subdivision - PS 836606 A835 HIGH STREET ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and construction of a fence associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay42 HAMPDEN ROAD ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for sale and consumption of liquor (On-Premises Licence) in association with a function centre in a Commercial 1 Zone722 HIGH STREET ARMADALE 3143Lapsed
- S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - modifications to front, east & west fences and addition of new gate21 HUME STREET ARMADALE 3143Withdrawn
- Part demolition, extension to a dwelling on a lot under 500sqm in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay30 LAMBETH AVENUE ARMADALE 3143NOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition and construction of buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay26 WILLIS STREET ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and building and works to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay23 UNION STREET ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and building and works to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay367 DANDENONG ROAD ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Above-verandah business identification signage in a Commercial 1 Zone615 DANDENONG ROAD ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Part demolition, buildings and works to a dwelling on a lot within a Heritage Overlay363 DANDENONG ROAD ARMADALE 3143Withdrawn
- Construction of a dwelling and front fence on a lot less than 300sqm in a General Residential Zone25 RAILWAY AVENUE ARMADALE 3143NOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition, extension to a dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay4 MUNRO STREET ARMADALE 3143NOD issued by a delegate
- Part demolition, buildings and works to a dwelling on a lot within a Heritage Overlay121 KOOYONG ROAD ARMADALE 3143In progress
- S72 Amendment to approved Plans comprising an extension to the licensed areas within the restaurant on the ground floor and within the function centre use on the first floor926 HIGH STREET ARMADALE 3143Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct and install a solar energy facility attached to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay1A AUBURN GROVE ARMADALE 3143No permit required
- Partial demolition and construction of an extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay27 NEW STREET ARMADALE 3143NOD issued by a delegate
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Heritage
4 heritage places
- ARMADALE HOUSENH0637
- ARMADALE PRIMARY SCHOOLNH1640
- MALVERN TRAM DEPOTNH0910
- TRAM SHELTER TOORAK STATIONNH0175
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Kooyong
- Member of Parliament
- Monique RYAN (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 124,480
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 52.4%Labor 47.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.7 km away).
Coalition 53.4%Labor 46.6%
1.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.8 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Armadale CentralLabor 45.4% · Coalition 54.6% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Armadale NorthLabor 46.2% · Coalition 53.8% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- ArmadaleLabor 48.7% · Coalition 51.3% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Malvern (Kooyong)Labor 43.6% · Coalition 56.4% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Prahran North EastLabor 64.6% · Coalition 35.4% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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