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Arncliffe

NSW 2205 • Greater Sydney

12,023
Population (2021)
$44,512
Median Income
2.94 km²
Area
$500/wk
Median Rent
Transport HubUrban RenewalAffordableMulticultural

About Arncliffe

Arncliffe is a suburb in transformation, located about 12 kilometres south of Sydney's CBD in the Rockdale area. With around 12,000 residents, it combines established residential streets with increasing new development. The suburb's excellent transport links - both rail and motorway - have made it attractive to developers and commuters alike.

The demographic is shifting as new apartment towers bring young professionals and investors, while established areas retain their family character. Arncliffe offers genuine value for city access - you can be in the CBD in under 20 minutes by train. The multicultural community supports a growing array of restaurants and shops. It's not glamorous, but it's practical and improving.

Arncliffe falls under postcode 2205 and is governed by Rockdale Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockdale electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2205
Urban Area
Rockdale
LGA / Council
Rockdale
Federal Electorate
Barton
State Electorate
Rockdale
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.94°, 151.15°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.94 km²
Elevation
32m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Arncliffe, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Tempe House & St Magdalenes Chapel
1 Princes Highway Arncliffe • SHR #00725
Dappeto
171 Wollongong Road Arncliffe • SHR #00638
Arncliffe Railway Station
Firth Street, Arncliffe • SHR #01076
Western Outfall Main Sewer (Rockdale to Homesbush)
Valda Avenue (off south side of Kogarah Golf Course) Arncliffe • SHR #01647

🔍 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 Arncliffe by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Arncliffe Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,319
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.3%

82 state housing + 53 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,590
Census 2021
12,023
▲ 13.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,708
Income 2021
$44,512
▲ 36.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,386
Born Overseas 5,682

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 709
  • 2. Lebanon 683
  • 3. North Macedonia 349
  • 4. Philippines 250
  • 5. Vietnam 190
  • 6. New Zealand 172
  • 7. Brazil 171
  • 8. England 150
  • 9. Indonesia 144
  • 10. Greece 136

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,597
English 1,535
Lebanese 1,493
Chinese 1,421
Macedonian 626
Irish 590
Italian 487
Greek 394
Scottish 377
Filipino 360

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,933
Both parents born in Australia
7,711
Both parents born overseas
1,256
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
34.6%
No Religion
28.6%
Islam
19.4%
Buddhism
4.3%
Hinduism
2.1%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
720 (6.0%)
5-14 years
1,169 (9.7%)
15-19 years
558 (4.6%)
20-24 years
862 (7.2%)
25-34 years
2,855 (23.7%)
35-44 years
1,925 (16.0%)
45-54 years
1,322 (11.0%)
55-64 years
1,089 (9.1%)
65-74 years
766 (6.4%)
75-84 years
511 (4.3%)
85+ years
246 (2.0%)

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