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Arding

NSW 2358 • New South Wales

182
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
54.77 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Arding

Arding is a small rural locality on the New England Tablelands of New South Wales, situated within Uralla Shire approximately 366 kilometres north of Sydney and around 18 kilometres south-east of Uralla. Covering an area of about 55 square kilometres at altitude on the tablelands, the locality has a population of around 182 people and is characterised by cool-climate pastoral farming, grazing land, and rural acreage properties. The area falls within the broader New England region, known for its cooler temperatures, granite outcrops, and a distinctly southern European-influenced agricultural heritage.

Life in Arding is defined by its quiet rural character, with residents living on farming properties surrounded by open grazing land and scattered native timber. The community is small and close-knit, with most residents travelling to Uralla or Armidale (around 30 km north) for schools, shopping, and services. Armidale, home to the University of New England, is the regional capital and offers a full range of amenities including hospitals, universities, and major retail.

Arding falls under postcode 2358 and is governed by Uralla Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2358
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Uralla Shire
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.54°, 151.30°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
54.77 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
366 km
By Train
No local train; Armidale station (~30 km north) has NSW TrainLink services to Sydney (about 6 hours)
By Car (Peak)
4 h – 4 h 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 h 45 min – 4 h

🛣️ New England Highway is the main route; car essential for local travel

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural tablelands locality with no footpaths or public transport; vehicle required for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Arding by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Arding Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Arding" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
182
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Arding NSW located? +

Arding is a rural locality on the New England Tablelands of New South Wales, approximately 18 km south-east of Uralla and 30 km south of Armidale, within Uralla Shire.

What is the population of Arding NSW? +

According to the 2021 Census, Arding had a population of 182 people.

What LGA is Arding in? +

Arding is located in Uralla Shire in the New England region of New South Wales. The nearest major town is Uralla, approximately 18 km to the north-west.