Arncliffe at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
12.0k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Arncliffe.
The postcode for Arncliffe is 2205 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Arncliffe (2205) sits in the Bayside region of NSW.
Arncliffe has roughly 12,023 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Arncliffe scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Arncliffe's population at 12,023, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,023
Median age
34
Family households
70%
Lone person
23%
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)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
12,023
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
99
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.
100
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Arncliffe.
Local schools for Arncliffe
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Government School Catchment
Arncliffe Public School
Arncliffe West Infants School
Athelstane Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Arncliffe.
- What is the Arncliffe postcode?
- Arncliffe is in the 2205 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Arncliffe?
- Arncliffe is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2205. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Arncliffe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Arncliffe?
- There are 20 schools serving Arncliffe on this page, including St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School, Arncliffe Public School, Al Zahra College.
- How walkable is Arncliffe?
- Arncliffe has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Arncliffe?
- Arncliffe is close to Turrella, Banksia, Wolli Creek, Kyeemagh, Bardwell Valley.
- What is the population of Arncliffe?
- The population of Arncliffe is approximately 12,023 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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