Armadale surpasses population projections

The most recent population figures released by Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) indicate the City’s population growth has outstripped projections by more than 2500 residents, as at 1 July 2014.

The ABS’s Estimates by Local Government Area ranked the City of Armadale as the second fastest growing local government area in Western Australia over the past decade with a population increase of 25,545.

Armadale is now the eleventh largest local government in Western Australia in terms of total resident population.

“The City’s population has been exceeding expectations for some years now. The ABS figures confirm we are not only surpassing State Government population figures outlined in the Directions 2031 report by thousands of residents each year, but also population projections prepared by *Informed Decisions (.ID),” said Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones OAM JP.

“Our population growth for 2013/14 was 5.2% - over twice the State average and four times the national average. Harrisdale and Piara Waters have been recognised as the fastest growing suburbs in Australia, with the population set to grow to 34,070 by 2031. This has recently been reinforced with the Stockland Board approving investment of $51 million into the development of the Harrisdale shopping centre in the area.

“In April 2015 the City received 116 residential building applications worth more than $25 million. This is a clear indicator of the continued growth and investment opportunities available in the Armadale region.

“Given the recent ABS figures, we are anticipating the City’s population will easily reach more than 80,000 residents by June 2015.

“We are working incredibly hard to cater for our rapidly expanding communities with upgrades to City infrastructure, the development of new and existing facilities and the commencement of major projects to continue to service our community,” he said.

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