Armidale at a glance
Median house
$566,250
+10.5% over 12 months
Median unit
$330,000
Weekly rent
$523
Houses · units $370
Gross yield
4.8%
Houses, on the median
Population
24.0k
Median age 36
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 616 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2350), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $566,250 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (616 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $330,000, roughly 42% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+10.5%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $113,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Armidale on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +10.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Armidale.
Median house price
$566,250
+10.5% over the past year. Median unit price $330,000.
Median of 616 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$523/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$566,250
+10.5% annual growth
$330,000
23,967
Median age: 36
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +10.5%/yr
2021
$344K
5-year change
+65%
2026
$566K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Armidale.
Armidale's median house price is $566,250 (median of 616 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2350 (NSW), Uralla Shire Council.
Armidale (2350) sits in the Uralla region of NSW. The median house here is $566,250, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +10.5% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Armidale has roughly 23,967 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Armidale scores 16/100 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Armidale's population at 23,967, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
23,967
Median age
36
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.80% (median rent $523/wk against a $566,250 price tag). Units yield 5.83% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +10.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20264.80%
Based on $566,250 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20265.83%
Based on $330,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+10.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202659%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,650
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.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Armidale.
Local schools for Armidale
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Government School Catchment
Ben Venue Public School
Sandon Public School
Drummond Memorial Public School
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Frequently asked
About Armidale.
- What is the median house price in Armidale?
- The median house price in Armidale, NSW 2350 is $566,250 (median of 616 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $330,000. Annual growth is +10.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Armidale?
- A useful starting point is the Armidale median house price of $566,250 (units $330,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Armidale a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Armidale is 4.8%: the median weekly house rent is $523 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2350), June 2026) against the median house price of $566,250 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 10.5% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Armidale is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Armidale postcode?
- Armidale is in the 2350 postcode, in NSW, in the Uralla Shire Council region.
- Where is Armidale?
- Armidale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2350, in the Uralla Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Armidale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $523, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Armidale?
- There are 16 schools serving Armidale on this page, including PLC Armidale, Ben Venue Public School, OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale.
- How walkable is Armidale?
- Armidale has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Armidale?
- Armidale is close to West Armidale, Armidale East, East Armidale, Ben Venue, North Hill.
- What is the population of Armidale?
- The population of Armidale is approximately 23,967 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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