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Armadale

WA 6112 • Greater Perth

13,415
Population (2021)
$29,016
Median Income
8.37 km²
Area
$270/wk
Median Rent
Regional CentreRail TerminusHills AdjacentAffordable

About Armadale

Armadale is a substantial suburb of 13,400 residents at the base of the Darling Scarp, 28 kilometres southeast of Perth. The suburb serves as a major service centre with the Armadale train line terminus providing city access. The heritage townsite and nearby hills create character.

The suburb blends urban convenience with hills proximity—established shops, services, and rail access serve residents who enjoy nearby bushland and wineries. The community is diverse and working-class. Armadale attracts families seeking affordable Perth living with rail access and hills character.

Armadale falls under postcode 6112 and is governed by Armadale Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Armadale electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6112
Urban Area
Armadale - Central
LGA / Council
Armadale
Federal Electorate
Burt
State Electorate
Armadale
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.15°, 116.01°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
8.37 km²
Elevation
50m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Haynes Shopping Centre Lot 700 Eighhth Road Armadale 6112 WA
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Neerigen Street And Orchard Avenue Armadale 6112 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$270
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.9%

299 state housing + 79 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
13,619
Census 2021
13,415
▼ 1.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,364
Income 2021
$29,016
▲ 10.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,434
Born Overseas 3,730

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,182
  • 2. New Zealand 446
  • 3. India 230
  • 4. Philippines 207
  • 5. Netherlands 151
  • 6. Scotland 119
  • 7. Thailand 85
  • 8. Myanmar 70
  • 9. Germany 65
  • 10. South Africa 64

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,557
Australian 4,295
Scottish 1,142
Irish 949
Australian Aboriginal 791
Dutch 482
German 382
Italian 289
Maori 264
Filipino 262

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,316
Both parents born in Australia
4,717
Both parents born overseas
2,014
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.5%
Christianity
38.6%
Islam
1.7%
Buddhism
1.3%
Hinduism
1.1%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
920 (6.9%)
5-14 years
1,544 (11.5%)
15-19 years
731 (5.4%)
20-24 years
911 (6.8%)
25-34 years
1,874 (14.0%)
35-44 years
1,611 (12.0%)
45-54 years
1,570 (11.7%)
55-64 years
1,588 (11.8%)
65-74 years
1,440 (10.7%)
75-84 years
874 (6.5%)
85+ years
347 (2.6%)

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