Armadale

VIC 3143 • Greater Melbourne

9,368
Population (2021)
$70,408
Median Income
2.15 km²
Area
$421/wk
Median Rent
AffluentInner-SuburbBoutique ShoppingFamily-FriendlyHeritage

About Armadale

Armadale is an affluent inner-suburban locality in Melbourne's south-east, approximately 9 km from the CBD within the City of Stonnington. With a population of around 9,400, it is characterised by tree-lined streets, grand Victorian and Edwardian homes, and a median age of 38. The suburb has a diverse and well-educated demographic, with strong English, Australian, and Irish heritage.

Armadale is centred on High Street, one of Melbourne's premier shopping strips, featuring boutique fashion, antique dealers, cafes, and fine dining. The suburb is popular with young professionals and established families drawn to its proximity to the CBD, excellent schools, and village-like atmosphere. Armadale also borders the lush Toorak Gardens and is close to several parks and green spaces.

Armadale falls under postcode 3143 and is governed by Stonnington Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Malvern (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3143
Urban Area
Glen Eira
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.86°, 145.02°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.15 km²
Elevation
50m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Armadale
0.3 km
4 min
Toorak
0.8 km
10 min
Malvern
1 km
13 min
Hawksburn
1.2 km
15 min

Bus Services

  • 246 — Elsternwick to Clifton Hill via Armadale 15 min to CBD

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
9 km
By Train
15 min
By Bus
25 min
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Excellent train connectivity on Glen Waverley line

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot along High Street. Excellent tram access on nearby Malvern Road.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    1068 High Street Armadale 3143 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$421
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,458
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
38 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,054
Census 2021
9,368
3.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$55,068
Income 2021
$70,408
27.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,300
Born Overseas 2,691

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 332
  • 2. China 290
  • 3. India 205
  • 4. New Zealand 174
  • 5. South Africa 101
  • 6. United States 98
  • 7. Greece 96
  • 8. Malaysia 84
  • 9. Hong Kong 67
  • 10. Germany 58

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,237
Australian 2,466
Irish 1,224
Scottish 1,065
Chinese 670
Italian 421
German 398
Greek 355
Polish 309
Indian 304

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,292
Both parents born in Australia
3,323
Both parents born overseas
1,339
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
43.2%
Christianity
38.5%
Judaism
6.8%
Hinduism
2.5%
Buddhism
2.0%
Islam
0.9%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
430 (4.6%)
5-14 years
760 (8.1%)
15-19 years
339 (3.6%)
20-24 years
665 (7.1%)
25-34 years
1,938 (20.7%)
35-44 years
1,388 (14.8%)
45-54 years
1,186 (12.7%)
55-64 years
901 (9.6%)
65-74 years
898 (9.6%)
75-84 years
642 (6.9%)
85+ years
214 (2.3%)

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