Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale
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Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale's population was 29,127 as of Aug 2025, reflecting a 5,961 person increase since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 25.7% rise from the 2021 figure of 23,166 people. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 27,670 in Jun 2024 and an additional 1,429 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,147 persons per square kilometer. Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale's growth exceeded national (8.6%) and state averages, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 56.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023) to estimate growth post-2032 for areas not covered by ABS data. Future trends forecast a significant population increase of 7,725 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 21.5% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale averaged approximately 424 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, showing 2124 homes approved over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), with 99 approvals so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 2.6 new residents per dwelling built annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating strong demand for housing. The average construction cost value of new homes is $361,000, which is lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

Commercial approvals in the area totalled $99.3 million in the current financial year, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale has 56% more development activity per capita, offering greater choice to buyers and indicating strong developer confidence in the area. New developments consist of 98% detached houses and 2% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban character and catering to space-seeking buyers. The current dwelling approval rate is approximately 56 people per dwelling, suggesting an expanding market. By 2041, Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale is projected to grow by 6268 residents.

With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects likely affecting the area. Notable projects include METRONET Armadale Line Transformation, Forrestdale Business Park West, Armadale Hospital Emergency Department Upgrade, and Byford Rail Extension & Armadale Station Redevelopment. Below is a list of projects most relevant to the area.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale had a balanced workforce in June 2025 with an unemployment rate of 11.3% and estimated employment growth of 4.6% over the past year. There were 12,240 residents employed while its unemployment rate was 7.5% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation lagged at 58.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing had an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, while professional & technical showed lower representation at 4.1% versus the regional average of 8.2%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 4.6%, labour force by 3.1%, reducing unemployment by 1.3 percentage points.

In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a slight rise in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 showed WA's employment contracted by 0.82%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections based on industry-specific extrapolations suggested Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale's growth could be approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale median taxpayer income is $57,774 and average is $67,790 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is higher than Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. By March 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest median income will be approximately $64,482 and average will be around $75,660. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale fall between the 21st and 23rd percentiles nationally. The largest income segment comprises 32.3% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (9,408 residents). Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 80.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 17th percentile.

Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 79.1% houses and 20.9% other types (semi-detached, apartments, others). Perth metro had 90.0% houses and 10.0% others. Home ownership in Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale was at 19.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.1% and rented ones at 33.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Perth's $1,750 average. Median weekly rent was $280, compared to Perth's $305. Nationally, Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale's repayments were lower at $1,517 vs Australia's $1,863, and rents were lower at $280 vs Australia's $375.

Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 66.4% of all households, including 26.4% couples with children, 21.7% couples without children, and 16.6% single parent families. The remaining 33.6% are non-family households, composed of 29.9% lone person households and 3.7% group households. The median household size is 2.5 people, smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational outcomes in Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.1%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (31.7%).

Educational participation is high at 31.1%, including 11.9% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education. There are 13 schools serving 4,327 students in the area, with Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 963) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 8 primary, 3 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents are 14.9, below the regional average of 20.2, with some students likely attending schools in adjacent areas. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale region has 159 active public transport stops. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 43 individual routes operating in total.

Collectively, these routes facilitate 6,342 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located 298 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 906 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale faces significant health challenges with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across all age groups but slightly higher among older cohorts.

Approximately 53% of its total population (~15,553 people) has private health cover. The most frequent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues affecting 10.9% of residents and asthma impacting 9.0%. However, 65.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.1% across Greater Perth. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.4% (3,917 people), with health outcomes among this group requiring more attention than the broader population.

Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale 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

Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 18.9% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 32.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale, comprising 43.5% of the population. The 'Other' religious category shows an overrepresentation in Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale compared to Greater Perth, with 1.4% and 3.0%, respectively.

In terms of ancestry, English (29.6%), Australian (24.3%), and Other (12.2%) are the top three groups represented. Notably, Dutch, Maori, and Filipino ethnicities show higher representation in Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale compared to regional averages: Dutch at 2.6% vs 2.4%, Maori at 1.7% vs 1.1%, and Filipino at 2.7% vs 2.1%.

Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's national median age of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (10.6%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 13.8% to 14.9%, while the 0 to 4 age group has decreased from 8.2% to 7.5%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic changes in Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow by 37%, adding 1,149 residents to reach a total of 4,240. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 age group is expected to grow by a modest 9%, with an increase of 201 people.