Moving to Artarmon NSW 2064
What the official numbers say about living in Artarmon — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $525 a week, against a median personal income of $2,420 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Artarmon grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,642 → 9,417 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, India, Hong Kong; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Artarmon sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (24% of workers), while 64% work from home.
Nearest train station: Artarmon, about 0.2 km away.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 7 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 21 schools · 298 cafes & restaurants · 28 supermarkets · 83 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Artarmon profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Willoughby — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of North Sydney — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2064 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Artarmon profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Artarmon?
The census median rent is $525 a week.
Is Artarmon growing?
Population went from 8,642 (2011) to 9,417 (2021) — up 9% over the decade.
How far is Artarmon from the city?
About 7 km straight-line from the Sydney CBD, with Artarmon station roughly 0.2 km away.
Which council area is Artarmon in?
Artarmon falls under Willoughby council and the federal electorate of North Sydney.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Artarmon vs St Leonards · Artarmon vs Lane Cove North.
Nearby guides: Chatswood · St Leonards · Lane Cove North · Lane Cove · Crows Nest · Wollstonecraft.