Moving to Ariah Park NSW 2665
What the official numbers say about living in Ariah Park — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $160 a week, against a median household income of $1,010 a week.
About 78% of homes are owner-occupied and 17% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Ariah Park shrank 36% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (689 → 439 people).
Around 68% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, New Zealand.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Ariah Park scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (56% of workers), while 30% work from home.
Nearest airport: Temora Airport, 29.6 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 372 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 1 cafe or restaurant · 1 supermarket · 2 parks — see them all on the Ariah Park profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Ariah Park Central School 1.7 km
Groceries: Foodworks 1.7 km
Parks and reserves: Davey Park 1.8 km · Harper Park 1.8 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Ariah Park, most often seen first: Noisy Miner · Magpie-lark · Apostlebird · White-winged Chough · Galah · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Ariah Park, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariah Park here | 439 | — | 2/10 | 3% |
| Temora | 4,706 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| West Wyalong | 3,037 | — | 4/10 | 8% |
| Wyalong | 620 | — | 3/10 | 3% |
| Coolamon | 2,275 | — | 4/10 | 5% |
| Ganmain | 793 | — | 2/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Temora — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Riverina — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2665 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Ariah Park profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $160 a week, and about 17% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 36% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 689 people to 439. It sits about 372 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Temora council, and the federal seat is Riverina.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Temora · West Wyalong · Wyalong · Coolamon · Ganmain.
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