Armadale WA

Postcode 6112 · Armadale LGA

Armadale is a well-established suburb in Western Australia within the Armadale local government area (postcode 6112). With a population of 13,415, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $53K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Armadale is $500,000, having surged 42.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $360,000 (+27.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $530. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Armadale is served by 12 schools, including 6 primary, 3 secondary, 1 combined, 2 special. The average ICSEA score is 956, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 100 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Armadale offers a gross rental yield of 5.5%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($500K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +42.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.5% High Yield
Price vs State$500K/$951K Below Median
Affordability9.4x Moderate
Price Momentum+42.9% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$57,494
Mean Income$63,120
Earners14,598
YoY Change+5.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$500K
42.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$360K
27.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$270
POPULATION
13,415
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,020
Personal Income /wk$558
Mortgage /mth$1,300
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops100
Railway Av Sherwood Stn
SCHOOLS (12)
Avg ICSEA956
Total Students5,259
Government9
Independent3
Challis Community Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 936
Cecil Andrews CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 886
Armadale Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 920
Dale Christian College WACombined · Independent · ICSEA 1001
Gwynne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 879
Data: 2024