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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

472

Median age: 55

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2026

Top offence categories

Malicious damage to property1 (50.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (50.0%)

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.

Walk Score

20

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Ardlethan.

Local schools for Ardlethan

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Government School Catchment

Ardlethan Central School

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Ariah Park Central School

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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.

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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