Armadale at a glance
Median house
$2,055,000
Median unit
$690,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
9,376
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Armadale.
The postcode for Armadale is 3143 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Armadale is $2,055,000.
Armadale (3143) sits in the Stonnington region of Victoria. The median house here is $2,055,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Armadale has roughly 9,376 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Armadale scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Armadale's population at 9,376, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
9,376
Median age
38
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $2,055,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $690,000, roughly 66% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $411,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,055,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $690,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$625/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$2,055,000
$690,000
9,376
Median age: 38
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.58% (median rent $625/wk against a $2,055,000 price tag). Units yield 4.90% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.58%
Based on $2,055,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.90%
Based on $690,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
666
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Armadale.
Local schools for Armadale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Armadale Primary School
Malvern Central School
Toorak Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Armadale.
- What is the median house price in Armadale?
- The median house price in Armadale, VIC 3143 is $2,055,000. The median unit price is $690,000.
- What is the Armadale postcode?
- Armadale is in the 3143 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Stonnington region.
- Where is Armadale?
- Armadale is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3143. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Stonnington region.
- What is the average rent in Armadale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $625, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Armadale?
- There are 20 schools serving Armadale on this page, including Armadale Primary School, The King David School, Lauriston Girls' School.
- How walkable is Armadale?
- Armadale has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Armadale?
- Armadale is close to Armadale North, Malvern North, Malvern, Caulfield North, Toorak.
- What is the population of Armadale?
- The population of Armadale is approximately 9,376 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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