Arding, NSW 2358 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Arding is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2358, home to 182 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Uralla local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 370 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 182
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,328 /week
- Median personal income
- $719 /week
- Median family income
- $1,474 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Uralla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $210 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Rocky River Public School
- Uralla Central School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Hawthorne Dr At Arding Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 73.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.4% of the 84 resolvable premises in Arding. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 96.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 220 across postcode 2358 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 48 violent offences, 46 property damage, 37 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arding?
Arding (NSW 2358) had 182 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Uralla local government area.
What is the median rent in Arding?
The median advertised rent in Arding is $210/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Arding?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Arding covering government sectors. Nearest include: Rocky River Public School (6.1 km), Uralla Central School (8.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Arding?
Arding is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Arding?
Across postcode 2358, 220 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (48), property damage (46), other (37). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Arding?
In Arding, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (73.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Arding?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Arding centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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