8 min drive to Canning Bridge + 5 min transfer + 17 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
41 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2361/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.9%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
77%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
11.7%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Ardross
Full-time 29.6%Part-time 19.9%Unemployed 2.7%Not in labour 47.8%
Dwelling Types
Ardross
House 80.3%Semi-detached 16.7%Flat/Unit 2.9%
Commute Mode
Ardross
Car 74.0%Transit 7.9%Bicycle 1.7%Walk 2.3%WFH 14.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
58.6%
England
6.0%
China
3.2%
Malaysia
3.1%
South Africa
2.1%
Language at Home
English only
74.3%
Mandarin
3.2%
Cantonese
0.8%
Arabic
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Ardross
Is Ardross safe?
Ardross has a safety score of 85/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Booragoon (32/100), Mount Pleasant (WA) (54/100), Applecross (54/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Ardross?
Median weekly rent in Ardross is $900/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Booragoon ($875/wk), Mount Pleasant (WA) ($925/wk), Applecross ($1000/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Ardross?
Ardross has a school rating of 94/100 across 2 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Applecross Senior High School (Secondary), Ardross Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Ardross from Perth CBD?
Ardross is 20 minutes by car, or 39 minutes by public transport, or 30 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Ardross affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Ardross is $1.9M, up 9.2% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $875K. For renters, median weekly rent is $900/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Booragoon ($1.6M), Mount Pleasant (WA) ($2.2M), Applecross ($2.9M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/ardross
Ardross sits comfortably in Perth's south-of-river prestige belt, sharing borders and reputation with Applecross and Booragoon. It's a quiet, established suburb favoured by families and older residents, with Riseley Square providing a local retail and services hub. Property demand is strong and prices reflect it, but Ardross has also earned a tongue-in-cheek reputation for aggressive driving and an entitled local attitude, a backhanded compliment to its affluent character. The median house price is $1.85M and rent of $900/week, 82% above the Perth metro median.
From Ardross, the CBD is a 20-minute drive away (39 min by transit), and most residents drive (62%). Safety is a strength: the crime score of 85/100 is 33 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
Education options include 2 schools, rated 94/100 and among the highest in Perth. Typical residents are around 41 years old, with a household income of $2,361/week.