SuburbCheck

Armadale

VIC 3143 · Stonnington

9,368 (2021) → 9,963 est. (2025) · High Growth

95
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

9,368
Population
$2.64M
Median house (2024)
40
Safety score
99
Transport score

Armadale is a high growth suburb in Stonnington, VIC 3143, about 7km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.64M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Armadale has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 40/100.

6.9 km
To Melbourne CBD
4.2 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
80 m
To nearest station

Demographics

9,368
Population
38
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,193
vs NSW median+18.5%
Bachelor degree or higher71.4%
Born in Australia67.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,108 / 2,505 / 732

Top countries of birth: England (3.54%), China (3.1%), India (2.19%), New Zealand (1.86%), South Africa (1.08%)

Top languages: Mandarin (3.65%), Greek (2.24%), Cantonese (1.18%), Spanish (0.86%), French (0.68%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.64M-40.1%
Median house (2024)
$724K+2.5%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

40
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

97
Break & enter dwelling1,035/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
36
Motor vehicle theft384/100k
19
Domestic assault203/100k
1
Robbery11/100k
17
Non-domestic assault181/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 640 (all categories, latest year)6,832 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

100

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

321
Within 10km5 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
4
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1122 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Lauriston Girls' SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1195
  • Armadale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1163
  • The King David SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1160
  • The King David School - The Rebecca Magid CentreCombined · Independent
  • The King David School - Junior SchoolCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • De La Salle College - Kinnoull CampusCombined · Catholic · 1km
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1149
  • Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1149
  • De La Salle CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1124
  • Loreto Mandeville HallCombined · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1164
  • Malvern Central SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1155
  • Toorak Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1129
  • Caulfield Junior CollegePrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1164
  • Melbourne Grammar School - Grimwade CampusCombined · Independent · 1.9km
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1119
  • St Catherine's SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1161
  • MacKillop Specialist School - MacKillop Education CaulfieldCombined · Catholic · 2km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

99
2Metro
33Light rail
24Bus
CBD commute (est.)22 min (metro)
Nearest train stationArmadale Railway (80 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

222 in suburbSupermarkets
499 in suburbCafes/Rest.
237 in suburbParks
154 in suburbPlaygrounds
909 in suburbPools
322 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
260 in suburbGPs
260 in suburbPharmacies
90 in suburbChildcare
60 in suburbLibraries
76525 in suburbSports fields
4Vets
Nearest beachSt Kilda Beach (4.3 km)
Nearest hospitalCabrini Hospital (1.3 km)
Nearest vet2.3 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (26.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

93

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

32
Gyms
17
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
765
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

33

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

23
Parks
0
Nature reserves
23
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

63

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

3
Theatres
3
Cinemas
0
Museums
6
Galleries
6
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

57

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

8
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
5
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.85

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

74

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

6
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
Total services10
Exceeding NQS or above6 of 10 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.07

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.55%
Projected population 204112,348
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Stonnington

Malvern$3.12M99transportToorak$4.13M99transportPrahran$1.50M100transportKooyongData not available99transportWindsor$1.46M99transportSouth Yarra$1.48M99transport

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Frequently asked questions about Armadale

Is Armadale safe?

Armadale has a residential safety score of 40/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,832 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Armadale?

In Armadale, the .

How far is Armadale from Melbourne CBD?

Armadale is about 6.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Armadale?

Armadale has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1173 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Armadale?

Armadale has a transport score of 99/100 and 24 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.