Ardross

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of February 2026, the estimated population of Ardross is around 6,070. This reflects an increase of 1,492 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,578 in Ardross. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 5,874 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 84 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,685 persons per square kilometer, placing Ardross in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ardross's growth rate of 32.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Population growth for the suburb 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, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth across all areas post-2032, 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). Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median population growth is projected for Ardross, with the suburb expected to grow by 765 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections. This reflects a decline of 4.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Ardross has seen approximately 50 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, around 250 homes were approved, with an additional 16 approved so far in FY26. On average, 1.6 new residents per year arrived for each new home over these five years, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, recent data shows this has increased to 4.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $833,000, reflecting a focus on premium segment development with upmarket properties. This year alone, $9.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Ardross has 65.0% higher new home approvals per person, offering greater choice for buyers. However, building activity has slowed recently. Currently, 29.0% of new developments are detached houses, while 71.0% are townhouses or apartments. This shift towards higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers, marking a significant change from the existing housing pattern of 80.0% houses.

Ardross reflects a developing area with around 180 people per approval. Given stable or declining population forecasts, it may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Ardross has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 20 such projects that could impact the area. Notable among these are Applecross Village Redevelopment (Stage 2), Polglass Way at Ardross, METRONET Canning Bridge Bus Interchange Upgrade, and Ogilvie Streetscape Upgrade - Canning Bridge Activity Centre. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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

Ardross has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, with estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the past year (AreaSearch). As of September 2025, 2,886 residents are employed at a rate 1.7% below Greater Perth's rate of 4%.

Workforce participation in Ardross is lower at 60%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Home workership is low at 13.3%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Professional & technical jobs are particularly strong, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 6.6% versus the regional average of 9.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.7%, labour force grew by 4.3%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points (AreaSearch). National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 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 simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Ardross suburb's income level is exceptionally high nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Median income among taxpayers in Ardross is $58,853 and average income stands at $103,319, comparing to Greater Perth's figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $64,515 (median) and $113,258 (average) as of September 2025. 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 population (1,766 individuals) fall within $4000+ income range, differing from regional patterns 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 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% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Perth metropolitan area's figures of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ardross stood at 42.7%, with mortgaged properties at 35.9% and rented ones at 21.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ardross was $2,600, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Ardross was $470, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Ardross's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are 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% of all households, including 39.3% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.7%, with lone person households at 20.4% and group households comprising 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 educational attainment with 51.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, significantly surpassing the broader benchmarks of WA at 27.9% and SA4 region at 28.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common 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+, 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 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 operational public transport stops, serving a variety of bus routes. These stops facilitate 1,660 weekly passenger trips across 11 different routes. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents' average distance to the nearest stop being 242 meters. In this residential area, most commuters travel outward, primarily by car (78%), followed by bus (11%) and train (6%). On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 13.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes is approximately 237 trips per day, resulting in about 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' health outcomes show excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 68% of Ardross' total population (4140 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Perth's 59.0% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in Ardross are arthritis (6.5%) and asthma (5.7%). 76.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Perth's 71.9%. Ardross has a larger senior population, with 21.8% aged 65 and over (1323 people), compared to Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors in Ardross are strong and align with national rankings for 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 cultural diversity, with 25.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 39.9% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, accounting for 48.6%. Buddhism is overrepresented at 3.4%, compared to Greater Perth's 2.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.1%), Australian (19.3%), and Chinese (12.5%), which is substantially higher than the regional average of 4.0%. Notably, South African (0.9% vs 1.0%), Croatian (1.0% vs 0.8%), and Korean (0.8% vs 0.3%) are overrepresented in Ardross compared to Greater Perth.

Ardross's median age exceeds the national pattern

Ardross's median age is 41 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Ardross has a notably over-represented 65-74 age cohort (11.1% locally) and an under-represented 25-34 age group (9.0%). Post the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 5.7% to 8.0%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 12.4% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort declined from 5.0% to 3.9%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 14.0% to 12.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Ardross's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 109%, adding 179 residents to reach 343. Residents aged 65 and older represent all anticipated growth, while population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 25-34 age groups.