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WA · Armadale Council
Armadale, 6112
Est. population · Jun 2025
17,026
Growth (1 yr)
+3.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+23.6%
Median age
39
Median income
$1,020/wk
Employment rate
42.8%
Languages at home
13.7%non-English
Most common: Malayalam, Mandarin, Tagalog
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Cycling
Suburb profile
In Armadale Council, Armadale is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period.
The desirability picture is around average, weighed down by softer community and employment, plus growth momentum relative to similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Armadale snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$680/wk
Population (ERP)
17,026
+3.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.5%
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
#58
among Metro Perth · Established
Safety
2nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
92nd
percentile in WA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
30th
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
- 53.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 25% of Western Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1800th in Australia
- State rank
- 171st in WA
- Peer rank
- #58 among Metro Perth · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #130 among Metro Perth suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- $680
- Rental bonds lodged (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- 6,277
Median weekly rent from WA rental bond lodgements. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- WA rental bond lodgements — Department of Communities (WA) · wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv · Updated · Monthly bond summaries
Population
Estimated resident population
17,026(June 2025)
+3.8% annual · +23.6% over 5 years · 92th percentile in WA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +3.8%
- 5-year growth
- +23.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +615
- Change in 5 years
- +3,257
- Growth rank in WA
- 92th 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 (~20,500), extrapolated at +3.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 13,415
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,020
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 645 of 6,127
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 42.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3,701 / 1,683 / 89 (+ 7 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 are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 13,351
- Against the person
- 3,987
- Against property
- 7,164
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 784.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 3 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -16.5%
Most common offence types
- Assault (Family)1696
- Breach Of Violence Restraint Order888
- Drug Offences1312
- Property Damage1396
- Stealing3737
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- WA Police district crime statistics — Western Australia Police Force · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Quarterly timeseries XLSX; district-level aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 12
- Median school ICSEA (12 schools)
- 962
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 30th
School list
- John Calvin Christian CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1042 · 65th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 366 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Neerigen Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 911 · 13th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 302 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Dale Christian College WACombined · Independent · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 59% · 657 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Gwynne Park Education Support CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 972 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 94 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Gwynne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 879 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 525 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Armadale Education Support CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 952 · 26th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 93 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Armadale Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 920 · 15th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 762 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Challis Community Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 936 · 20th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 830 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Pioneer Village SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1027 · 58th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 169 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Xavier Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1023 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 410 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 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
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Fifth Road Childcare Centrechildcare
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
115 public transport stops in this suburb
- Albany Hwy After Armadale Rd
- Albany Hwy After Clarence Rd
- Albany Hwy After Frys L
- Albany Hwy After Galliers Av
- Albany Hwy After Rogers L
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
211 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 2 pubs · 3 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 6 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 25 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 115 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 57 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 80/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.37
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.86
Food & drink(5)
- The Cheesecake ShopBakery
49B William Street
- Red RoosterFast food
- The DalePub
- Ye Olde Narrogin InnePub
- Taste of Italy Pizzeria e RistoranteRestaurant
Shopping(5)
- Harrys Mega DeliConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
224 Jull Street
- ColesSupermarket
206 Jull Street
- Forrest Road FreshSupermarket
Community(2)
- Childcare
- Fifth Road Childcare CentreChildcare
Health & services(3)
- Forrest Road GPMedical clinic
- Medical clinic
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
Sport & outdoors(57)
- Snap FitnessGym
- Playground (6)
- Armadale ArenaSports centre
- Armadale Badminton HallSports centre
- Armadale Bowling ClubSports field
- Armadale Tennis ClubSports field
- Gwynne ParkSports field
- Gwynne Park Skate ParkSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (43)
Transport(93)
88 bus stops · 5 train stations
Other(27)
- WestpacBank
- Bench (2)
- Bicycle Parking (12)
- Christian BookshopBooks
- Car repair
- mycar Tyre & AutoCar repair
- VinniesCharity
- KmartDepartment Store
206 Jull Street
- TargetDepartment Store
- Drinking water
- JB Hi-FiElectronics
- Fountain
- Hair By UsHairdresser
- MakitaHardware
- NewspowerNewsagent
- Parking Space
- PumaPetrol station
- VibePetrol station
- Place of worship
- Armadale Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost office
- Reception Desk
- Kraft Daze Sewing WorldSewing
28 Commerce Avenue
- Telstra PayphoneTelephone
- Bob Jane T-MartsTyres
30 Commerce Avenue
- Waste Basket (9)
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
20 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alderson ParkPark
- Angelo Street ParkPark
- Centenary GrovePark
- Clements Grove ParkPark
- Damerham ReservePark
- Dawson Street ReservePark
- George Foster ReservePark
- Gwynne ParkPark
- Memorial ParkPark
- Minnawarra ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 26
- Parks (OSM)
- 25
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
- Place of worship
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
- 14
- Nearest hospital
- Armadale Kelmscott District Memorial Hospital (2.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- AmcalPharmacy
- AmplifonAudiologist
- Bella N Bas BeautyClinic
- Bella N Bas BeautyPhysiotherapist
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- ClinicClinic
- DoctorDoctor
- Early Start AustraliaClinic
- Forrest Road GPDoctor
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)
- 618
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 36.3
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
- 29° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 51 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 198 mm · ~25 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 552 mm · ~69 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 212 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 WA Region Scheme applications (lodged 2020–2026).
1 planning-related records
Other· 1 proposal
- Planning control areaPlanning control area
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- WA Region Scheme applications — Western Australian Planning Commission · 2020–2026 · Updated · Active applications (SLIP)
Heritage
5 heritage places
- Armadale District Hall90 Jull St, Armadale4669
- Armadale State Brickworks Dust Room & Machinery Shed (fmr)Lot 12 South West Hwy, Armadale15829
- Jarrah Tree, Armadale206 Jull St, Armadale9009
- St Matthew's Anglican Church Group, Armadale108 Jull St, Armadale8774
- Ye Olde Narrogin Inne2 South Western Hwy, Armadale92
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 WA bush fire prone area 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
- Burt
- Member of Parliament
- Matt KEOGH (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 119,997
- Turnout (2025)
- 86.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.3%Labor 65.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.0 km away).
Coalition 34.8%Labor 65.3%
0.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.1 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- ArmadaleLabor 66.3% · Coalition 33.6% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Armadale SouthLabor 58.3% · Coalition 41.7% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- BrookdaleLabor 68.2% · Coalition 31.8% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Armadale WestLabor 67.9% · Coalition 32.1% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Seville GroveLabor 69.0% · Coalition 31.0% TPP (2025)2.0 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
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