Ardross

Population growth drivers in Ardross are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Ardross's population is estimated at 6,067 as of Nov 2025. This reflects a growth of 1,489 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,578 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,874 residents following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and an additional 84 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,684 persons per square kilometer, placing Ardross in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ardross's growth of 32.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.7%. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 82.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics anticipate above median growth for national areas. The Ardross SA2 is expected to grow by 785 persons to 2041, reflecting a decline of 4.5% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Ardross when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Ardross has experienced approximately 50 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Around 250 homes have been approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional 16 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.6 new residents arrived per year per new home over these five years, suggesting a balanced supply and demand creating stable market conditions. However, recent data shows this ratio has increased to 4.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, reflecting Ardross's growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $833,000, indicating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Additionally, $9.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Ardross shows 66.0% higher new home approvals per person, creating greater choice for buyers. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Currently, 29.0% of new building activity involves detached houses, while 71.0% consists of townhouses or apartments. This shift towards higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns which are currently 80.0% houses.

This change may be due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Ardross reflects a developing area with around 180 people per approval. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Ardross may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Ardross has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects that may affect this region. Notable ones include Applecross Village Redevelopment (Stage 2), Polglass Way, Ardross, METRONET Canning Bridge Bus Interchange Upgrade, and Ogilvie Streetscape Upgrade - Canning Bridge Activity Centre. The following list outlines those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Ardross demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Ardross has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 2.3%, with estimated employment growth of 3.8% in the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, there are 2,899 employed residents, with an unemployment rate at 1.7% below Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training sectors. The area specializes particularly in professional & technical employment, with a share of 1.7 times the regional level, while construction shows lower representation at 6.6% compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, labour force by 4.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points in Ardross. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% and a marginal unemployment rise. State-level data from November 25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ardross's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Ardross suburb has exceptionally high national income levels according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Median income among taxpayers is $58,853 and average income stands at $103,319, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $64,515 and average income $113,258 based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023. From the 2021 Census, Ardross ranks highly nationally for household, family, and personal incomes, between 78th and 86th percentiles. Income analysis shows 29.1% of population (1,765 individuals) fall within $4000+ income range, differing from regional patterns where $1,500 - $2,999 dominates with 32.0%. Economic strength is evident with 41.4% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 87th percentile for disposable income. Area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Ardross is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Ardross, as per the latest Census data, 80.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 19.6% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Perth metro's 76.5% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ardross stood at 42.7%, similar to Perth metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.9% and rented ones at 21.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than the Perth metro average of $2,200. Median weekly rent in Ardross was $470, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Ardross's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Ardross features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.3% of all households, including 39.3% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.7%, with lone person households at 20.4% and group households making up 2.2%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Ardross demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Ardross has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 51.0% holding university qualifications compared to the broader Western Australian (WA) average of 27.9% and the SA4 region average of 28.6%. This indicates a significant educational advantage for Ardross residents, positioning them favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 34.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational pathways account for 22.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 11.3% and certificates 11.0%.

Educational participation is notably high in Ardross, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Ardross has 21 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. All of these stops service buses. There are 11 individual routes that collectively provide 1,660 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Ardross is rated as good, with residents typically located 242 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 237 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 79 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ardross's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Ardross has notable health outcomes with a low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately 68% of Ardross residents have private health cover, higher than the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.5% and 5.7% of residents respectively. About 76.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.5% in Greater Perth. Around 21.0% of Ardross residents are aged 65 or over (1,274 people), slightly lower than the 22.4% in Greater Perth. Seniors' health outcomes align with those of the general population.

Ardross was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Ardross has a high level of cultural diversity, with 25.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Ardross, making up 48.6% of its people. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented in Ardross, comprising 3.4% of its population compared to 2.9% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Ardross are English at 25.1%, Australian at 19.3%, and Chinese at 12.5%. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: South African is overrepresented at 0.9% (vs 0.9% regionally), Croatian at 1.0% (vs 1.1%), and Korean at 0.8% (vs 0.6%).

Ardross's median age exceeds the national pattern

Ardross's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Comparing with Greater Perth's averages, Ardross has a notably over-represented cohort of residents aged 65-74 (10.9%) and an under-represented group of those aged 25-34 (9.2%). Post the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group increased from 5.7% to 7.6%, while the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 12.4% to 13.7%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group decreased from 5.0% to 4.1%. By 2041, Ardross's age profile is projected to evolve significantly. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest growth projection of 126%, adding 191 residents to reach a total of 343. Residents aged 65 and older represent 98% of anticipated population growth, while declines are projected for the 65-74 and 25-34 age cohorts.