Armadale, WA: suburb profile

The population of Armadale WA is 13,415 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Armadale is $558 per week ($29,016 per year). Median rent in Armadale is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Armadale has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Armadale has a population density of 1,620 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Armadale is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Armadale is $1,300.

Population

13,415

Census 2021

Median income

$558/wk

Personal, Census 2021

Median rent

$270/wk

Weekly, Census 2021

Median age

39years

Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Armadale vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Armadale is $558 a week, 31% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 639th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $270 a week, $50 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 26.5% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 39, 2 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Armadale	Typical WA	Difference	Typical Australia
Personal income	$558/wk	$806/wk	−31%	$766/wk
Household income	$1,020/wk	$1,722/wk	−41%	$1,637/wk
Rent	$270/wk	$320/wk	−16%	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,300/mo	$1,759/mo	−26%	$1,733/mo
Median age	39	41	−2 yrs	42
Rent share of household income	26.5%	18.6%	+7.8 pts	20.3%

Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au

Armadale Population

13,415 residents at the 2021 Census.

Armadale Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$558/wk

$29,016 per year

Ranked 7,629 of 14,663

Median Rent

$270/wk

$1,170 per month

Ranked 5,664 of 14,663

Median Age

39years

1 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Armadale Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,020/wk

Median rent $270/wk

Rent to income 26.5%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Armadale against your income

Your weekly income

About $4,420 a month

Median rent $270/wk

Left after rent $750/wk

Rent share 26.5%

Armadale Schools

schools nearby

government

962

avg ICSEA score

6,596

total students

John Calvin Christian College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 366 students

1042

ICSEA

Australian Christian College - Darling Downs Independent

Combined · PP-10 · 201 students

1028

ICSEA

Pioneer Village School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 169 students

1027

ICSEA

Xavier Catholic School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 410 students

1023

ICSEA

Armadale Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 440 students

1002

ICSEA

Dale Christian College WA Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 657 students

1001

ICSEA

Gwynne Park Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 94 students

972

ICSEA

Armadale Education Support Centre Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 93 students

952

ICSEA

Sowilo Community High School Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 78 students

945

ICSEA

Kingsley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 254 students

938

ICSEA

Challis Community Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 830 students

936

ICSEA

Willandra Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 648 students

936

ICSEA

Armadale Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 762 students

920

ICSEA

Neerigen Brook Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 302 students

911

ICSEA

Cecil Andrews College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 767 students

886

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 19 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Armadale

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (6,514) Female 51.4% (6,900)

Population Density

1,620

people per km²

13,415 people · 8.3 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,310

Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

8.8%

New Zealand

3.3%

India

1.7%

Philippines

1.5%

Netherlands

1.1%

Scotland

0.9%

Thailand

0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Malayalam

0.7%

Tagalog

0.7%

Mandarin

0.6%

Filipino

0.5%

Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other

0.4%

Australian Indigenous Languages

0.4%

Punjabi

0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English

41.4%

Australian

32.0%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

7.1%

Australian Aboriginal

5.9%

Dutch

3.6%

German

2.8%

Italian

2.2%

Maori

2.0%

Filipino

2.0%

Indian

1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion

44.9%

Catholic

12.5%

Not stated

10.6%

Anglican

10.4%

Christian (other)

4.6%

Presbyterian and Reformed

2.9%

Baptist

2.2%

Islam

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married

31.5% 3,450

Separated

5.8% 630

Divorced

12.8% 1,398

Widowed

7.3% 795

Never married

42.7% 4,676

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15

33.1%

Couple: no children

26.8%

One parent: children under 15

18.3%

One parent: no children under 15

11.8%

Couple: no children under 15

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person

37.4%

2 persons

32.8%

3 persons

13.2%

4 persons

9.4%

5 persons

4.2%

6+ persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Armadale

Housing Tenure

Of the 5,489 occupied private dwellings in Armadale at the 2021 Census, 40.5% were rented, 23.7% owned outright and 30.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type

3.1% 169 dwellings

Owned outright

23.7% 1,300 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

30.6% 1,677 dwellings

Rented

40.5% 2,222 dwellings

Tenure type not stated

2.2% 121 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house

68.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

30.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.6%

2 bedrooms

14.2%

3 bedrooms

62.2%

4 bedrooms

17.4%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.0%

$300-$449/mo

3.5%

$450-$599/mo

3.4%

$600-$799/mo

8.4%

$800-$999/mo

11.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles

11.4%

1 vehicle

46.1%

2 vehicles

29.1%

3 vehicles

8.9%

4+ vehicles

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Armadale

Employment

Employed full-time

28.7% 2,756 people

Employed part-time

16.7% 1,608 people

Unemployed

7.1% 680 people

Not in labour force

47.5% 4,562 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.0%

Community & Personal Service

20.1%

Professionals

14.8%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Labourers

10.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.3%

Sales Workers

6.7%

Managers

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

11.7%

$500-$649/wk

8.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.1%

$4,000+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

9.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.9%

Did not go to work

12.3%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Train

3.3%

Walked only

1.9%

Other

1.7%

Bus

1.2%

Truck

0.7%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Bicycle

0.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.7%

Bachelor Degree

15.8%

Certificate I/II

6.6%

Postgraduate Degree

3.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering

21.5%

Management & Commerce

18.3%

Society & Culture

16.9%

Health

10.6%

Education

7.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Architecture & Building

5.3%

Creative Arts

3.9%

Information Technology

2.8%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government

34.2%

Secondary: Government

25.0%

Vocational Education

14.3%

Pre-school

9.6%

Secondary: Other Non-Govt

5.3%

Primary: Other Non-Govt

5.0%

Primary: Catholic

4.2%

Secondary: Catholic

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

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Income: $513/wk Rent: $220/wk $50/wk less rent

Northam

Income: $653/wk Rent: $250/wk $20/wk less rent

Wonthella

Income: $615/wk Rent: $230/wk $40/wk less rent

Suburbs near Armadale

The closest suburb to Armadale is Brookdale (WA), 1.4 km away.

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1.4 km away · income $620/wk · rent $300/wk

Mount Richon

1.9 km away · income $706/wk · rent $300/wk

Seville Grove

2.7 km away · income $775/wk · rent $330/wk

Mount Nasura

2.8 km away · income $772/wk · rent $345/wk

Haynes

2.8 km away · income $1,008/wk · rent $385/wk

Hilbert

3.3 km away · income $1,034/wk · rent $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Armadale

What is the population of Armadale WA?

The population of Armadale WA is 13,415 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,620 people per km². Armadale is ranked #350 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Armadale?

The median personal income in Armadale WA is $558 per week, or $29,016 per year. The median household income is $1,020 per week. Family income is $1,310 per week. Armadale is ranked #7,629 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Armadale?

Median rent in Armadale WA is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Rent represents 26.5% of household income, which is considered moderate. Armadale ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Armadale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Armadale WA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Armadale?

The median age in Armadale WA is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Armadale a good suburb to live in?

Armadale is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 13,415. The median income is $558/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Armadale, WA: suburb profile

Armadale vs the typical WA suburb

Armadale Population

Armadale Median Income & Rent

Armadale Rent Prices & Affordability

Median rent in Armadale against your income

Armadale Schools

Armadale Map

People in Armadale

Demographics

Gender Split

Population Density

Households

Age Distribution

Most common overseas birthplaces

Most common languages at home other than English

Ancestry

Religion

Indigenous Population

Marital Status

Family Structure

Household Size

Homes in Armadale

Housing Tenure

Dwelling Types

Number of Bedrooms

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

Car Ownership

Work, income and education in Armadale

Employment

Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

How People Get to Work

Education Level

Qualifications

Field of Study

School & University Attendance

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Long-term Health Conditions

Unpaid Carers

Volunteering

Military Service

Children Ever Born

When Migrants Arrived

Population Mobility

Where Residents Moved From

Unpaid Domestic Work

Family Blending

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