Moving to Armadale WA 6112
What the official numbers say about living in Armadale — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $270 a week, against a median household income of $1,020 a week.
About 56% of homes are owner-occupied and 41% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Armadale grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (12,817 → 13,415 people).
Around 58% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Malayalam, Tagalog, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Armadale scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers).
Nearest train station: Armadale, 700 m south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Transperth Swan Transit Depot, 6 km north.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 13.6 km north-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 26 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 23 schools · 14 cafes & restaurants · 9 supermarkets · 38 parks — see them all on the Armadale profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: John Calvin Christian College 100 m · Neerigen Brook Primary School 700 m · Challis Community Primary School 1.3 km · Dale Christian School 1.3 km · Armadale Senior High School 1.5 km · Gwynne Park Primary School 1.5 km · Cecil Andrews College 1.6 km · Pioneer Village School 1.7 km
Groceries: Forrest Road Fresh 400 m · Woolworths 750 m · MCQ Armadale 800 m · Coles 900 m · Aldi 900 m · Kongs Oriental Supermarket 1.6 km · Aldi 1.8 km · Coles 1.9 km
Parks and reserves: Sexty Street Reserve 300 m · Rotary Park 450 m · Minnawarra Park 750 m · Memorial Park 800 m · Angelo Street Park 850 m · Morgan Park 900 m · Toongabbie Reserve 900 m · Gwynne Park 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Armadale, most often seen first: South-western Australian Magpie · Twenty-eight Parrot · Western Brown Honeyeater · Western Australian Raven · Red-capped Parrot · South-western New Holland Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Armadale, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armadale here | 13,415 | — | 1/10 | 8% |
| Mount Richon | 2,067 | — | 5/10 | 27% |
| Brookdale | 2,968 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Mount Nasura | 2,997 | — | 6/10 | 27% |
| Seville Grove | 11,408 | — | 3/10 | 7% |
| Haynes | 2,417 | — | 7/10 | 10% |
| Kelmscott | 10,575 | — | 2/10 | 34% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Armadale — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Burt — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6112 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Armadale profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $270 a week, and about 41% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 12,817 people to 13,415. It sits about 26 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Armadale station is roughly 0.7 km away. Local government is Armadale council, and the federal seat is Burt.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Armadale vs Seville Grove · Armadale vs Kelmscott.
Nearby guides: Mount Richon · Brookdale · Mount Nasura · Seville Grove · Haynes · Kelmscott.
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