Ardlethan at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
472
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Ardlethan.
The postcode for Ardlethan is 2665 (NSW).
Ardlethan (2665) sits in the Carrathool region of NSW.
Ardlethan has roughly 472 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ardlethan scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ardlethan's population at 472, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
472
Median age
55
Family households
57%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
472
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Ardlethan.
Local schools for Ardlethan
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Government School Catchment
Ardlethan Central School
Ariah Park Central School
Barellan Central School
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Frequently asked
About Ardlethan.
- What is the Ardlethan postcode?
- Ardlethan is in the 2665 postcode, in NSW, in the Carrathool region.
- Where is Ardlethan?
- Ardlethan is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2665, in the Carrathool region.
- What is the average rent in Ardlethan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Ardlethan?
- There are 4 schools serving Ardlethan on this page, including Ardlethan Central School, Ariah Park Central School, Barellan Central School.
- How walkable is Ardlethan?
- Ardlethan has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ardlethan?
- Ardlethan is close to Beckom, Kamarah, Moombooldool, Mirrool, Walleroobie.
- What is the population of Ardlethan?
- The population of Ardlethan is approximately 472 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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