Armadale (WA)

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According to evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Armadale (WA) has an estimated population of approximately 16,350 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,935 people (21.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 13,415 people. The variation is calculated from a resident population of 15,016, which was estimated by Districts using the ABS ERP data release from June 2025 and 64 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This population level yields a density of 1,974 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average recorded across national sites assessed by Districts. The 21.9% expansion of the suburb of Armadale (WA) since the 2021 census was greater than the national average (9.3%) and the state average, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the area was chiefly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 56% of overall population increases in recent times, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively.

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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and industrial occupations, with manufacturing and industrial sectors having a strong presence, while the unemployment rate sits at 16.5% according to aggregated statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026, 5,353 residents are employed, which leaves the unemployment rate 12.3% higher than the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%, showing potential for labor market improvement, and participation in the workforce is lower at 51.3% compared to Greater Perth's 70.2%. Census records indicate that a low 3.6% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.

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ATO records from financial year 2023 show taxpaying residents have a median income of $48,107 and an average income of $56,454. These figures sit below the national average, and compare to a median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be roughly $53,365 (median) and $62,624 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and personal incomes all place between the 4th and 7th percentiles nationally. The $400 - 799 weekly income bracket is the most common, accounting for 30.0% of residents (4,905 people), unlike the broader region where the $1,500 - bracket is largest at . Housing affordability is highly strained, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census, houses comprised 67.5% of residential properties, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other housing formats made up 32.4%, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across the Perth metro area. Home ownership stood at 25.2%, which is lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining homes being mortgaged (32.2%) or rented (42.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,300 and the median weekly rent was $270, compared to metro averages of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 58.1% of households, consisting of couples with children at 17.8%, couples without children at 21.0%, and single parent households at 17.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.9%, with single-person households at 37.5% and group living situations at 4.4%. The median household size of 2.2 residents is lower than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment presents challenges, as the portion of residents with a university qualification (10.8%) is lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 7.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 41.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (32.3%).

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Analysis of the local network shows 117 active transit stops, including bus and train services. These stops support 33 routes, delivering 5,486 passenger journeys weekly. Transit access is good, with residents living an average of 200 meters from a stop. Most workers travel outside the suburb for employment, with cars remaining the primary travel mode at 84% and trains at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per household, below the regional average. Working from home is low at 3.6% according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

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Health analyses show notable health issues, with various conditions affecting both youth and elderly cohorts, while the level of private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 50% of the population (~8,112 people). This compares to 59.0% for Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

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The community has high cultural diversity compared to most regions, with 13.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 30.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 43.5% of residents. The most notable variance from regional patterns is in the Other category, which represents 1.1% of residents compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.

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The median age of 39 years is slightly older than the Greater Perth average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is over-represented at 10.5% compared to the metropolitan average, while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented at 12.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 12.0% to 13.0%, while the 25 to 34 cohort decreased from 14.0% to 12.6% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 6.9% to 5.6%. Projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, led by a expansion in the to age group (an increase of people), growing from to . Residents aged and older are expected to constitute of all population growth, while declines are projected for the to and to age cohorts.

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Armadale currently has an estimated 915 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 716 children aged 0-2 and 477 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 0% by 2041 (to approximately 917 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,858. Birth rates in the area have averaged 16.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).