Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale

Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale's population is around 29,835 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 6,669 people (28.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,166 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 27,670 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 1,653 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,175 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale's 28.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 56.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 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 2023, based on 2022 data). As we examine future population trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to expand by 7,725 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 18.6% in total 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 has averaged around 424 new dwelling approvals per year, with 2,124 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 334 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.6 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that should support property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $247,000. Additionally, $99.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum.

When measured against Greater Perth, Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale has 56.0% more construction activity (per person), creating greater choice for buyers. This activity is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 98.0% standalone homes and 2.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (79.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The location has approximately 56 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Looking ahead, Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale is expected to grow by 5,560 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 27 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Forrestdale Business Park West, Armadale Strategic Metropolitan Centre Redevelopment, METRONET Armadale Line Transformation, and Kelmscott Senior High School Sports Hall and Arts Centre, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market performance in Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 12.4%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 12,373 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 8.3% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (65.4% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 3.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical services employ just 4.1% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 0.2% alongside the labour force increasing by 2.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.3%, labour force growth of 2.6%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale. 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 Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $60,250 and an average of $70,729 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is above the national average, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $66,046 (median) and $77,533 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale all fall between the 20th and 22nd percentiles nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.3% of residents (9,636 people), mirroring regional levels where 32.0% occupy this bracket. 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

Dwelling structure within Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 79.1% houses and 20.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale lagged that of Perth metro, at 19.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (47.1%) or rented (33.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Perth metro average at $1,517, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $280, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 66.4% of all households, comprising 26.4% couples with children, 21.7% couples without children, and 16.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.6%, with lone person households at 29.9% and group households comprising 3.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (14.1%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (31.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 188 active transport stops operating within Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale, comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 33 individual routes, collectively providing 5,716 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 216 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 85%, with 8% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 3.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 816 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~16,140 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.9% and 9.0% of residents, respectively, while 65.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 13.7% of residents aged 65 and over (4,081 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 18.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 32.7% born overseas. The main religion in Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale is Christianity, which makes up 43.5% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 1.4% of the population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale are English, comprising 29.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 24.3% of the population, and Other, comprising 12.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 2.6% of Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale (vs 1.5% regionally), Maori at 1.7% (vs 0.9%) and Filipino at 2.7% (vs 1.4%).

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

With a median age of 33, Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale is materially younger than the Greater Perth figure of 37 and is substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Perth, Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents (14.6%) but fewer 45 - 54 year-olds (10.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 13.8% to 14.9% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 17.1% to 16.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 33%, adding 1,062 residents to reach 4,240. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort grows by a modest 3% (144 people).