Armadale’s Transformation is Well Underway.
Our City Centre is shaping up to become a strategic metropolitan destination of choice for people to invest, live, work, study and play. Major infrastructure projects which have recently unfolded include the new Courthouse and Police Complex and a new state-of-the-art TAFE campus. With the imminent railway extension to Byford, and a brand new Armadale Train Station access has never been easier.
Driving Progress: Our Advocacy for Support
The City is dedicated to securing the financial and strategic backing necessary for our community’s growth and development. Through our 2022 - 2030 Advocacy Strategy, we are laser-focused on key projects that align with the needs and aspirations of our residents.
What This Means for You:
- Collaboration: We’re actively engaging with State and Federal governments, as well as various organisations, to ensure that our community’s voice is heard and prioritised.
- Targeted Projects: Our strategy emphasises initiatives that address pressing community needs, from infrastructure improvements to social services.
- Community Impact: By aligning our efforts with external support, we aim to enhance quality of life, foster economic resilience, and create a thriving environment for all.
Together, we’re building a brighter future—stay informed as we pursue these vital partnerships!
Current Advocacy Priorities include:
Armadale Station Central Park
Armadale Regional Recreational Reserve
Civic Precinct Redevelopment
Armadale Regional Health and Medical Precinct
The Champion Centre
Hilbert District Community Centre and Library
The City’s Economic Development Strategy is designed to provide clear direction for business growth and job generation and will guide sustainable growth throughout the City. It is guided by its vision, to have a vibrant and sustainable economy that provides a diversity of jobs and investment opportunities. This vision builds on the City’s strengths and assets, and promotes the emerging opportunities for growth and development.
The Economic Development Framework focuses on three main objectives:
- Encourage infrastructure and investment
- Promote and market Armadale
- Support businesses.
The population growth of Armadale has exceeded state and national rates for almost 10 years. This has attracted both public and private investment into the region, resulting in improved amenities and infrastructure. Growth is predicted to continue for at least another 20 years. The population is expected to increase to over 150,000 by 2041.
Strategic Metropolitan Centre
The Armadale city centre is a designated Strategic Metropolitan Centre in the State Government’s metropolitan plan Directions 2031 and beyond. The City is focusing on unlocking its full potential in the city centre, to provide a diversity of land uses and employment opportunities. This promotes economic development when it comes to investing in Armadale.
Strong Transport Linkages
Armadale is strategically located less than 30 minutes from Perth CBD, the domestic and international airports, major shipping ports and industrial areas in Fremantle, Rockingham and Kwinana. The City Centre also sits at the intersection of the Albany, Tonkin and South Western Highways including Armadale Road which is also easily accessible by major transport infrastructure including road and rail networks.
The City of Armadale has a diverse workforce. Key employment industries include Health Care, Retail, Education, manufacturing and Construction. Its position as the strategic centre for the south eastern region means it is well placed to be a primary employment centre, which is further bolstered by changing demographics which has seen people from a diverse range of backgrounds, ages and life stages move into the community.
Armadale is an affordable place to conduct business or establish a home. Unlike other areas which lack commercial and industrial land and limit the ability of local businesses to expand and for new investment to take place, Armadale has a diverse range of land available for residential, commercial and industrial development at competitive prices.
With a rapidly growing population, comes increased demand for strong health care facilities. The City of Armadale has 260 businesses operating in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, employing over 3,400 people. These range from hospitals to medical services, residential care services and child care services.
The Health Care and Social Assistance industry in the City of Armadale generated $470 million of output in 2020/21.
Strategic advantages:
- An established hospital servicing the southeast regional areas.
- A workforce with residents predominately employed in the health care and social assistance industry.
- Second largest employer in Armadale generating over 3,400 jobs
- A large number of young adults and families moving into the region requiring access to health care services. The population of those aged 25 to 49 is expected to increase by 37% by 2041.
- An ageing cohort requiring medical care and facilities. By 2041, those aged 60 and over is expected to increase by 69% representing over 17.2% of the local population.
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