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Armadale

WA 6112 · Armadale

13,415 (2021)16,027 est. (2025) · High Growth

75
Overall score

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

13,415
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
70
Safety score
92
Transport score

Armadale is a high growth suburb in Armadale, WA 6112, about 26km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Armadale are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is about 22km inland. Armadale has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.

26.2 km
To Perth CBD
22.0 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
630 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

13,415
Population
39
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,020
vs NSW median-44.9%
Median taxable income (individual)$63,074/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +6%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 6112 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher15.6%
Born in Australia62.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,701 / 89 / 1,683

Top countries of birth: England (8.81%), New Zealand (3.32%), India (1.71%), Philippines (1.54%), Netherlands (1.13%)

Top languages: Malayalam (0.68%), Tagalog (0.66%), Mandarin (0.57%), Filipino (0.53%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.38%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

70
Residential

WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.

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

42
Break & enter dwelling313/100k
52
Steal from dwelling388/100k
20
Motor vehicle theft149/100k
135
Domestic assault1,006/100k
9
Robbery67/100k
77
Non-domestic assault574/100k

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: 1,223 (all categories, latest year)9,115 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: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025

Schools

48

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

64
Within 10km9 in suburb
6
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
3
Indep. (suburb)

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

In suburb

  • John Calvin Christian CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1042
  • Pioneer Village SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1027
  • Dale Christian College WACombined · IndependentICSEA 1001
  • Armadale Education Support CentreSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 952
  • Kingsley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 938
  • Challis Community Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 936
  • Armadale Senior High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 920
  • Neerigen Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 911
  • South East Language Development Centre - Armadale CampusPrimary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Gwynne Park Education Support CentrePrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 972
  • Gwynne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 879
  • Alta-1 College - Seville Grove CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
  • Xavier Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1023
  • Cecil Andrews CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 886
  • Armadale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1002
  • Willandra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 936
  • Sowilo Community High SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 945
  • Australian Christian College - Darling DownsCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1028
  • Wungong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7km
  • Kelmscott Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 984
  • Good Shepherd Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1039

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

92
4Train
99Bus
CBD commute (est.)60 min (train)
Peak train frequency9.5/hr
Nearest train stationArmadale Stn Transwa Armadale (630 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate12.2% · vs WA avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
15.2%
Retail Trade
10.6%
Construction
8.8%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Transport, Postal & Warehousing
7.2%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

30.5°C
Summer max
18.5°C
Winter max
730mm
Rainfall/yr
8h
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.

98 in suburbSupermarkets
1515 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4025 in suburbParks
127 in suburbPlaygrounds
13956 in suburbPools
95 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
104 in suburbGPs
85 in suburbPharmacies
42 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
4530 in suburbSports fields
22 in suburbVets

In this suburb

4Public toilets
5Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (74/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalArmadale Kelmscott District Memorial Hospital (2.4 km)
Nearest vet990 m
Nearest airportPerth (23.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

20

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

9
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
45
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

35

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

40
Parks
2
Nature reserves
19
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
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

28

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
3
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
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

26

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

4
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.30
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

44

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

8
Long Day Care
6
OSHC
Total services11
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 10 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.82

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

3
Services
2
Aged care homes
103
Residential places
1
Home care providers
Average Star Rating5 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

9
Christian5 in suburb
Total within 3km9
In this suburb5

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 Growth
Annual growth rate4.55%
Projected population 204126,206
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Armadale

Is Armadale safe?

Armadale has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Armadale from Perth CBD?

Armadale is about 26.2 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 60 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Armadale?

Armadale has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 966 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Armadale?

Armadale has a transport score of 92/100, including 4 train stations and 99 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.