Ardross

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

Drawing from an examination of ABS demographic releases for the wider region alongside newly verified residential locations from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Ardross has an estimated resident count of 6,089 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,511 individuals (33.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 4,578 inhabitants. This shift is calculated from a base resident count of 6,004 determined by AreaSearch following analysis of the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, supplemented by 83 validated new addresses since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,694 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Ardross in the top quartile of Australian areas monitored by AreaSearch. The 33.0% expansion rate recorded in the suburb of Ardross since the 2021 census outpaced the national growth metric (9.3%) and the broader SA3 district, establishing it as a regional growth frontrunner. This population growth was primarily fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 82.0% of the overall demographic increase during the recent timeframe.

Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, have been adopted by AreaSearch. For SA2 territories lacking this data, and to project trends beyond 2032, growth rates by age bracket from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data) are applied. Looking ahead at future demographic patterns, the suburb of Ardross is anticipated to experience expansion slightly below the median of Australian areas. Projections consolidated at the SA2 level suggest the suburb of Ardross will add 691 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 9.9% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Ardross among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

According to building approval statistics from the ABS compiled for this area, yearly approvals in the suburb of Ardross have run at approximately 45 residential units, yielding about 226 completed dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 56 approvals have been documented. Given that approximately 6 new residents moved to the locality for every completed home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains considerably ahead of new supply, a trend that typically triggers price escalation and heightened competition among buyers. Meanwhile, newly approved residential builds show an average value of $833,000, illustrating a developer focus on high-end, premium housing. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $9.3 million this financial year, indicating steady non-residential development.

Relative to the Greater Perth region, the suburb of Ardross experiences moderately elevated residential approvals, tracking 47.0% above the regional per capita benchmark over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers while supporting demand for established properties, despite a recent slowdown in building volume. The composition of new construction comprises 23.0% standalone houses and 77.0% medium-to-high density formats like townhouses or units. This emphasis on higher-density construction offers more reachable price brackets and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend departs markedly from the historical housing stock where houses make up 80.0% of dwellings, indicating a scarcity of vacant land and shifting lifestyle demands. Averaging 306 people for each building approval, the suburb of Ardross displays a market in transition.

Long-term outlooks indicate the suburb of Ardross will welcome 606 new residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. In light of current construction trends, new dwelling additions are expected to comfortably accommodate this growth, creating favourable buying conditions and potentially supporting population expansion beyond current forecasts.

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

Local infrastructure projects, planning reviews, and development initiatives influence area growth. There are 22 projects identified by AreaSearch that are expected to affect the local area, including the second stage of the Applecross Village Redevelopment, the LeisureFit Booragoon Spray Park and Spa Refurbishment, the Booragoon Precinct Structure Plan Review, and works on Polglass Way in the suburb of Ardross.

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

Ardross features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.1%, and 1.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,274 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.1% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (67.3% compared to Greater Perth's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a low 13.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The local resident workforce is heavily concentrated in healthcare and social assistance, professional and technical services, and education and training. The community shows a notable concentration in professional and technical services, with its share of employment reaching 1.7 times the regional baseline. On the other hand, the construction sector is underrepresented, making up 6.6% of the workforce compared to the metropolitan average of 9.3%. A ratio of 0.7 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher level of local employment opportunities than typically observed.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment increased by 1.8% while labour force increased by 1.9%, resulting in unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.0%, labour force growth of 2.5%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Ardross. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ 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 (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The suburb of Ardross's income level is exceptionally high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Ardross's median income among taxpayers is $58,853 and the average income stands at $103,319, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $65,286 (median) and $114,612 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Ardross, between the 78th and 86th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 29.1% of the population (1,771 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, differing from patterns across the region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.0%. Economic strength emerges through 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 and the 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

Census data reveals that the local dwelling profile consisted of 80.4% separate houses and 19.6% other options, such as semi-detached properties and apartments, which compares to the metropolitan Perth split of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Fully owned homes comprised 42.7% of local properties, which is ahead of the Perth metropolitan average, with the remaining stock divided between homes under mortgage (35.9%) and rented properties (21.3%). Monthly mortgage repayments typically sat at $2,600, while weekly rent was recorded at $470, contrasting with metropolitan benchmarks of $1,907 and $350. By national standards, these monthly home loan commitments exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents are also above the national level of $375.

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

Families represent the primary household type at 77.3%, consisting of couples with children at 39.3%, couples without children at 26.1%, and single-parent households at 10.6%. The remaining 22.7% are non-family households, including single-person households at 20.4% and group homes at 2.2%. The typical household size of 2.7 residents is slightly 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

The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications is high, with 51.0% of those aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across Western Australia and 28.6% in the local SA4 region. This qualification profile positions the community well for professional services roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.9%, with postgraduate degrees at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational qualifications are held by 22.3% of the population aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 11.0%.

Enrolment rates in education are high, with 30.4% of the population participating in formal study. This student population includes 10.5% in primary school, 8.7% in high school, and 6.5% enrolled in higher education.

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

The local public transport network includes 21 active bus stops. These stops are serviced by 11 distinct routes, which accommodate 1,660 passenger journeys each week. Public transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 242 meters from their nearest stop. The majority of working residents commute outside the area, with private vehicles being the primary mode of transport at 78%, followed by buses at 11% and trains at 6%. The average number of motor vehicles is 1.5 per household. A lower proportion of residents, at 13.3%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

Across all active routes, service frequencies average 237 daily trips, which translates to approximately 79 weekly trips per transport stop.

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

Local health outcomes are positive, with low rates of mortality and chronic diseases across all age cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 68% of the population (4,153 individuals). In comparison, private coverage is 59.0% across Greater Perth and 55.7% nationally.

The most common chronic health conditions recorded were arthritis at 6.5% and asthma at 5.7%, while 76.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 71.9% in the wider Perth area. Residents aged 65 and older make up 21.7% of the population (1,321 individuals), which is higher than the 16.1% average for Greater Perth. Older residents also show positive health profiles, with national health rankings consistent with the broader community.

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

Cultural diversity is notable, with 25.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 39.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 48.6% of the population. The local area also shows a concentration of Buddhist residents, who make up 3.4% of the community compared to 2.7% across the Greater Perth region.

The leading ancestries reported by residents are English at 25.1%, Australian at 19.3%, and Chinese at 12.5%, with the Chinese ancestry component being notably higher than the regional average of 4.0%. Other ancestries represented include South Australian at 0.9% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Croatian at 1.0% (compared to 0.8%), and Korean at 0.8% (compared to 0.3%).

Ardross's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age of 41 years is older than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national median of 38. The local population has a higher proportion of residents in the 75 to 84 age group (8.0%) compared to the metropolitan average, and a lower proportion of 25 to 34 year-olds (9.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.7% to 8.0% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 12.4% to 13.7%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 14.2% to 13.0%. Long-term projections suggest the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to grow by 53%, adding 255 residents to reach a total of 743. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to account for 66% of the overall population growth, while decreases are projected for the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts.