Ardross

Population growth drivers in Ardross are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Ardross's population is estimated at around 4,962 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 384 people (8.4%) since the Census in Apr 2021, which reported a population of 4,578 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,833 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest Education and Workforce data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 84 validated new addresses since Apr 2021. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,195 persons per square kilometer, which is above average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Ardross has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 82.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in Dec 2024 with Apr 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in Feb 2023, based on Apr 2022 data). Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median population growth of national areas is projected, with the suburb expected to grow by 780 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 16.7% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Ardross when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Ardross has experienced around 43 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 215 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.9 new residents arrived per new home over these years. However, recent data reveals this has increased to 7.8 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, reflecting Ardross's growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $833,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $5.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Ardross shows moderately higher new home approvals, at 43.0% above the regional average per person over the past 5 years. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand, although building activity has slowed in recent years. New building activity comprises 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 80.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

Ardross reflects a transitioning market with around 291 people per approval. Future projections show Ardross adding 830 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Ardross has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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

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Employment performance in Ardross ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Ardross has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.0%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 2,924 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Perth's rate and workforce participation broadly similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Ardross shows strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 6.6% versus the regional average of 9.3%. The ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 5.0%, while labour force increased by 5.8%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Ardross. These projections indicate national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Ardross's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

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

Ardross's median income among taxpayers was $58,853 and average income stood at $103,319 in the financial year 2022, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on a 14.2% growth in Wage Price Index suggest median income would be approximately $67,210 and average income around $117,990. The 2021 Census showed household, family, and personal incomes in Ardross ranked between the 78th and 86th percentiles nationally. Income analysis revealed that 29.1% of Ardross's population earned within the $4000+ range, differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated at 32.0%. Economic strength was evident with 41.4% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounted for 13.4% of income, and residents ranked within the 87th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 evaluation, 80.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 19.6% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In contrast, Perth metro had 76.5% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ardross stood at 42.7%, similar to Perth metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (35.9%) or rented (21.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ardross was $2,600, exceeding the Perth metro average of $2,200. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Ardross was $470, higher than Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Ardross's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 77.3 percent of all households, including 39.3 percent couples with children, 26.1 percent couples without children, and 10.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.7 percent, with lone person households at 20.4 percent and group households comprising 2.2 percent of the total. 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 educational attainment with 51% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, surpassing both Western Australia's (27.9%) and the SA4 region's (28.6%) averages. Bachelor degrees are most common at 34.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational pathways account for 22.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 11.0%. Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.5% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 6.5% in tertiary education. Ardross's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,681 students. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1135. Educational provision is balanced, with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. Ardross functions as an education hub, offering 54.0 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 19.6, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 11 different routes that together facilitate 1,677 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility in Ardross is rated as good, with residents on average being located 242 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 239 trips 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 shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (3,384 people), compared to 65.2% in Greater Perth and 55.3% nationally. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.5%) and asthma (5.7%), with 76.1% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 72.5% in Greater Perth.

Ardross has 21.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,042 people), lower than the 22.4% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with the general population's health profile.

Ardross is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch 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, accounting for 48.6% of people. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 3.4% versus 2.9%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.1%), Australian (19.3%), and Chinese (12.5%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: South African (0.9% vs 0.9% regionally), Croatian (1.0% vs 1.1%), and Korean (0.8% vs 0.6%) are notably overrepresented in Ardross.

Ardross hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Ardross's median age is 41 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and slightly above Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Ardross has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (10.9% vs 9.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.2%). Post-2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 5.7% to 7.6%, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 12.4% to 13.7%. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort declined from 5.0% to 4.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Ardross's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 69%, adding 259 residents to reach 637. Residents aged 65 and older are projected to represent 59% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are anticipated for the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups.