Armadale
WA 6112 · Armadale
13,415 (2021) → 16,027 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6112 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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:
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: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
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
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
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
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 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.