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NSW · Armidale Regional Council

Armidale, 2350

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Desirability score

69.8/100
Good

Top 4% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Dog friendly
What Armidale is known for: Green suburb, Education hub, High desirability, National parks, Dog friendly

Suburb profile

Armidale is a regional centre in Armidale Regional that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, with locals returning to favourite spots. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.

Population

Population
23,967
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,432
Dwelling vacancy
10.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,033 of 9,828
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Employment rate
52.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
647 / 1,082 / 455

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$370
Houses (January to March 2026)
$510
All types (January to March 2026)
$480
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
351

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
2,968
Against the person
794
Against property
1,149
Rate per 1,000 residents
123.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 30 residents
State safety percentile
84th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-4.5%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions398
  • Break And Enter Dwelling240
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault244
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment295
  • Malicious Damage To Property280

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
17
Median school ICSEA (16 schools)
1,014
  • Armidale City Public SchoolPrimary
  • Armidale Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Ben Venue Public SchoolPrimary
  • Drummond Memorial Public SchoolPrimary
  • Kellys Plains Public SchoolPrimary
  • Martins Gully Public SchoolPrimary
  • Minimbah Primary SchoolPrimary
  • New England Girls' SchoolCombined
  • Newling Public SchoolPrimary
  • O'Connor Catholic CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

762 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Armidale Station
  • Barney St At Fitzgerald Av
  • Drummond Memorial Public School, Rusden St
  • Glass St At Jackes St
  • Markham St After Donnelly St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

1,131 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space
    76 BARNEY STREET ARMIDALE 2350Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    46 JUDITH STREET ARMIDALE 2350Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    54 DANGAR STREET ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    46 HONEYSUCKLE DRIVE ARMIDALE 2350Under Assessment
  • Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    85 MARSH STREET ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    28 RUJALA LANE ARMIDALE 2350Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development
    10 Eric Avenue, Armidale NSW 2350Determined
  • Demolition; Medium Density Housing; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Manufactured home; Residential Accommodation
    139 ALLINGHAM STREET ARMIDALE 2350Additional Information Requested

  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    60 MARSH STREET ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    13 FRIZELL CRESCENT ARMIDALE 2350Additional Information Requested
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    29 POST WAY ARMIDALE 2350Additional Information Requested
  • Subdivision
    12 HARRISON PLACE ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Subdivision
    21 DALA LANE ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    22 MELBA PLACE ARMIDALE 2350Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Storage premises; Self storage units
    7 RIBBON GUM AVENUE ARMIDALE 2350Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    7 LYNCHES ROAD ARMIDALE 2350Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    23 MCCARTHY CRESCENT ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    56 COOKES ROAD ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    33 POST WAY ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Medium Density Housing; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Manufactured home; Residential Accommodation
    139 ALLINGHAM STREET ARMIDALE 2350Rejected
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    52 VARLEY COURT ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    6-28 Stony Ridge Road. Armidale, NSW 2350Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Early Education and Care Facility
    87 DOUGLAS STREET ARMIDALE 2350Under Assessment
  • Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    85 MARSH STREET ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    2 ARGUNNA CRESCENT ARMIDALE 2350Determined

  • April 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers
    75 FAULKNER STREET ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    36 BLANCH ROAD ARMIDALE 2350Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    13 HONEYSUCKLE DRIVE ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    32 89 MARTIN STREET ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    13 22 FREEMAN CRESCENT ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    29 LINK ROAD ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    12 ELOWERA ROAD ARMIDALE 2350Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    14 BURGESS STREET ARMIDALE 2350Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    115 BUTLER STREET ARMIDALE 2350Determined

  • March 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport
    9 CANAMBE STREET ARMIDALE 2350Additional Information Requested
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    34 VARLEY COURT ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    10 RUJALA LANE ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    31 MCCARTHY CRESCENT ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    102 MOSSMAN STREET ARMIDALE 2350Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    187 OLD GOSTWYCK ROAD ARMIDALE 2350Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

626 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Dan Murphy'sAlcohol

    218 Beardy Street

  • ANZATM

    206B Beardy Street

  • Bitcoin ATMATM

    225 Beardy Street

  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • Greater BankATM

    97-101 Faulkner Street

  • NABATM

    191-193 Beardy Street

  • Newcastle PermanentATM

    111 Dangar Street

  • Next PaymentsATM

    195-197 Beardy Street

  • Next PaymentsATM

    225 Beardy Street

  • Regional Australia BankATM

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

48 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Albion ParkPark
  • Andy ParkPark
  • Angophora Bushland ReservePark
  • Armidale Bicentennial ArboretumPark
  • Armidale ShowgroundPark
  • Aveliss Ellery ParkPark
  • Banksia ParkPark
  • Beadle GrovePark
  • Belgrave ParkPark
  • Bruce Browning ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
69
Emergency department
On site
  • AmplifonBeardy Streetaudiologist
  • AmplifonBeardy Streetaudiologist
  • Armidale Audiology ClinicMarkham Streetaudiologist
  • Armidale Chiropractic ClinicCinders Lanealternative
  • Armidale Dental CareMarsh Streetdentist
  • Armidale Foot Clinicpodiatrist
  • Armidale GP Discount PharmacyDangar Streetpharmacy
  • Armidale Health HubDonnelly Streetdoctor
  • Armidale HospitalRusden Streethospital
  • Armidale Hospital Dental Clinicdentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

15 state heritage places

  • Anglican Cathedral Church of St Peter Apostle and Martyr PrecinctRusden Street, ArmidaleSHR
  • Armidale Post Office158-160 Beardy Street ArmidaleSHR
  • Armidale Railway Precinct240 Brown Street, ArmidaleSHR
  • Armidale Railway Station and yard group movable relics234 Brown Street, ArmidaleSHR
  • Booloominbah51-61 Trevenna Road ArmidaleSHR
  • C B Newling Centre122 Mossman Street ArmidaleSHR
  • CBA Bank (former)164-166 Beardy Street ArmidaleSHR
  • Central Park ArmidaleCentral Park, ArmidaleSHR
  • Dumaresq Railway Station GroupDumaresq Road, DumaresqSHR
  • Former Armidale Courthouse and Sheriff’s Cottage Beardy Street, ArmidaleSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

16 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Adventureland PreschoolButler Streetkindergarten
  • Armidale Community PreschoolAllingham Streetkindergarten
  • Armidale Crechekindergarten
  • Armidale Family Daycare Centre LtdFaulkner Streetchildcare
  • Armidale Montessori PreschoolWest Avenuekindergarten
  • Boongaiai Pre-Schoolkindergarten
  • Drummond Park Pre-SchoolCarey Avenuekindergarten
  • Galloway Childrens CentreGalloway Streetkindergarten
  • Hobbit PreschoolMartin Streetkindergarten
  • Little Bear Childcare CottageTaylor Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
106
Parks (OSM)
70

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
69.8/100 — Good
State standing
Top 4% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
208th in Australia
State rank
83rd in NSW
Peer rank
#3 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#10 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 1879 Bistroamenities222 Rusden Streetrestaurant
  • A & J Vietnameseamenitiesrestaurant
  • AJ Tobacconistamenitiestobacco
  • ANZamenities206B Beardy Streetatm
  • ANZamenities206B Beardy Street, Armidalebank
  • Ace Embroideryamenities159 Beardy Streetclothes
  • Addy's on Marshamenitiesrestaurant
  • Aidacare Health Equipmentamenitieshealth_equipment
  • Aletheia Apothecaryamenitieschemist
  • Altitude Coffee Roasteryamenities108 Dangar Streetcafe

Data sources & freshness

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