Arncliffe, NSW 2205 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Arncliffe is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2205, home to 12,023 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Bayside (NSW) local government area and roughly 10 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 12,023
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $2,046 /week
- Median personal income
- $856 /week
- Median family income
- $2,205 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Bayside (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,319
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Arncliffe Public School
- Arncliffe West Infants School
- Athelstane Public School
- Undercliffe Public School
- Rockdale Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 14 train stops, 75 bus stops
- Princes Hwy At Burrows St
- Arncliffe Station, Platform 4
- Arncliffe Station, Platform 3
- Princes Hwy At Kyle St
- Arncliffe Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 14 cafés
- 20 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 66 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 7 supermarkets
- 36 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 10.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 48.8% of the 5,785 resolvable premises in Arncliffe. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 48.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 36.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 15.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 934 across postcode 2205 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 326 theft, 177 violent offences, 100 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arncliffe?
Arncliffe (NSW 2205) had 12,023 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Bayside (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Arncliffe?
The median advertised rent in Arncliffe is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Arncliffe?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Arncliffe covering government sectors. Nearest include: Arncliffe Public School (0.3 km), Arncliffe West Infants School (0.7 km), Athelstane Public School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Arncliffe?
Arncliffe is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (48.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Arncliffe?
Across postcode 2205, 934 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (326), violent (177), vehicle theft (100). 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 Arncliffe?
In Arncliffe, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (10.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Arncliffe?
89 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Arncliffe centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops, 4 train stops. 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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