Armadale
VIC 3143 · Stonnington
9,368 (2021) → 9,963 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3143 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1122 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lauriston Girls' SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1199
- The King David SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1165
- Armadale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1156
- 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 1156
- Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1142
- De La Salle CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1131
- Loreto Mandeville HallCombined · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1167
- Malvern Central SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1163
- Toorak Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1141
- Caulfield Junior CollegePrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1160
- Melbourne Grammar School - Grimwade CampusCombined · Independent · 1.9km
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1111
- St Catherine's SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1175
- MacKillop Specialist School - MacKillop Education CaulfieldCombined · Catholic · 2km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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.