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

Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale's population is 29,412 as of November 2025. This figure represents a 6,246 person increase (27.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,166. The change was inferred from ABS's June 2024 estimated resident population of 27,670 and an additional 1,543 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,158 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale's growth rate exceeded national (8.9%) and state averages between 2021 and 2024, driven primarily by interstate migration contributing approximately 56.3% of overall population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data).

Future trends forecast a significant population increase in the area, expected to expand by 7,725 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 20.3% over the 17-year period.

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 approximately 424 new dwelling approvals annually over recent years. Between financial year 2021 (FY-21) and FY-25, a total of 2,124 homes were approved, with an additional 263 approved so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built has resulted in an average increase of 2.6 new residents annually over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $247,000. In FY-26, commercial development approvals have reached $99.3 million, indicating robust commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale has 56.0% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers and reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises predominantly standalone homes (98.0%) with a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (2.0%), maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. 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 5,983 residents, with new housing supply expected to comfortably meet demand at current development rates, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include Forrestdale Business Park West, METRONET Armadale Line Transformation, Gwynne Park Pavilion Redevelopment, and Kelmscott Senior High School Sports Hall and Arts Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 11.6% as of September 2025.

There were 12,425 residents employed, higher than Greater Perth's 4.0%, but the participation rate was lower at 58.1%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing had particularly high employment levels, at 1.6 times the regional average. Professional & technical services employed only 4.1% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%.

The area may lack local job opportunities as suggested by Census data. Over the past year, employment increased by 3.0%, while labour force grew by 2.7%, reducing unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 2.9% and marginal unemployment increase. State-wide, WA's employment contracted by 0.27% between 25-Nov-24 to 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National forecasts project employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.0% in five years and 12.9% in ten years, assuming stable population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale SA2 was $57,774 and the average was $67,790 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. This is higher than Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $65,978 (median) and $77,416 (average), based on a 14.2% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale fall between the 20th and 22nd percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.3% of residents (9,500 people), similar to regional levels where 32.0% are in this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 17th percentile nationally.

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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.1% houses and 20.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Perth metro's 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale stood at 19.3%, with mortgages at 47.1% and rentals at 33.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Perth metro's $1,750. Median weekly rent was $280, compared to Perth metro's $305. Nationally, Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were 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 account for 66.4% of all households, including 26.4% couples with children, 21.7% couples without children, and 16.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.6%, with lone person households at 29.9% and group households making up 3.7%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is 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 disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas comprise 10.0% while certificates account for 31.7%.

Educational participation is 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

Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale region has 159 operational public transport stops, offering a blend of train and bus services. These are covered by 43 different routes, facilitating 6,342 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents situated on average 298 meters from the nearest stop.

Daily service frequency averages 906 trips across all routes, translating to roughly 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 prevalent across all age groups, particularly among older cohorts.

Approximately 53% of the total population (~15,706 people) has private health cover. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 10.9% and 9.0% of residents respectively. 65.4% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 72.1% across Greater Perth. There are 3,955 people aged 65 and over, comprising 13.4% of the population. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in younger age groups.

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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 18.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 32.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale, comprising 43.5% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category makes up 1.4%, compared to 3.0% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (29.6%), Australian (24.3%), and Other (12.2%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Dutch at 2.6% vs regional 2.4%, Maori at 1.7% vs 1.1%, 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 of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (10.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, 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, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Armadale-Wungong-Brookdale's population structure. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow by 36%, adding 1,119 residents to reach a total of 4,240. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 age group is projected to grow by a modest 8%, with an increase of 180 people.