Moving to Arncliffe NSW 2205
What the official numbers say about living in Arncliffe — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $500 a week, against a median household income of $2,046 a week.
About 57% of homes are owner-occupied and 41% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Arncliffe grew 43% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,420 → 12,023 people).
Around 70% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Lebanon, North Macedonia; most spoken languages besides English: Arabic, Mandarin, Macedonian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Arncliffe sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (43% of workers), while 45% work from home.
Nearest train station: Arncliffe, 250 m north-east.
Nearest metro station: Marrickville, 2.8 km north.
Nearest light rail stop: Dulwich Hill, 3.1 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: UTS Shuttle Bus, 5.1 km east.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 3.5 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 10 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 82 schools · 123 cafes & restaurants · 13 supermarkets · 80 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Arncliffe profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Francis Xavier's School 250 m · Arncliffe Public School 400 m · Kingdom Culture Christian School 550 m · Athelstane Public School 600 m · Cairnsfoot Public School 650 m · Arncliffe West Public School Preschool Centre 650 m · St Dominic Savio School 1.5 km · Undercliffe Public School 1.6 km
Groceries: IGA 150 m · Turis Mini Market 550 m · Four Square Seven Day Food 900 m · ALDI 1.1 km · Woolworths 1.2 km · Orange Supermarket (Asian) 1.3 km · WCA Supermarket 1.8 km · Aldi 2.1 km
Parks and reserves: Belmore St Reserve 300 m · Wooroona Reserve 300 m · Arncliffe Park 350 m · Marinea Street Reserve 450 m · Almond Street Reserve 500 m · Empress Reserve 550 m · Bonar Street Park 600 m · Ajax Reserve 700 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Arncliffe, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Common Myna · Welcome Swallow · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Arncliffe, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arncliffe here | 12,023 | — | 8/10 | 13% |
| Turrella | 2,673 | — | 8/10 | 14% |
| Banksia | 3,277 | — | 8/10 | 10% |
| Wolli Creek | 10,654 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| Bardwell Valley | 2,344 | — | 9/10 | 15% |
| Rockdale | 15,475 | — | 7/10 | 10% |
| Bardwell Park | 2,320 | — | 10/10 | 20% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bayside — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Barton — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2205 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Arncliffe profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $500 a week, and about 41% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 43% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,420 people to 12,023. It sits about 10 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Arncliffe station is roughly 0.3 km away. Local government is Bayside council, and the federal seat is Barton.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Arncliffe vs Wolli Creek · Arncliffe vs Rockdale.
Nearby guides: Turrella · Banksia · Wolli Creek · Bardwell Valley · Rockdale · Bardwell Park.
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