NSW · Bayside (NSW) Council
Arncliffe, 2205
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Arncliffe is a established suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local eateries and coffee spots give the area a friendly, everyday social rhythm. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 12,023
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $2,046
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 496 of 4,567
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,319
- Employment rate
- 54.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 349 / 436 / 1,966
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)
- $850
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $870
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 586
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
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 743
- Against the person
- 100
- Against property
- 276
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 61.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 120 residents
- State safety percentile
- 39.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -17.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault67
- Fraud115
- Malicious Damage To Property95
- Steal From Dwelling101
- Transport Regulatory Offences541
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
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,045
- Al Zahra CollegeCombined
- Arncliffe Public SchoolPrimary
- Arncliffe West Infants SchoolPrimary
- Athelstane Public SchoolPrimary
- Kingdom Culture Christian SchoolCombined
- St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
67 public transport stops in this suburb
- Arncliffe Station
- CCP Burrows St
- FTB Firth St
- LFT To P1/2
- STR To P1/2
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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksForest Road, Pitt-Owen Avenue30 Jun 2026 – 09 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
230 planning-related records
2026· 22 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises291 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 BELLEVUE STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Office Premise; Erection of a new structure19 MARSH STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Fences234 WOLLONGONG ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Neighbourhood supermarket32 FIRTH STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool213/DP1307858Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia202 6 BIDJIGAL ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises293 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house6 PARK STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 WEST BOTANY STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool15 BRENNANS ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
April 2026
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure12 FLORA STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises190 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Commercial development; Hours of operation and trading339 213A PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Demolition; Commercial development19A MARSH STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
March 2026
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation130-140 Princes Highway, Arncliffe, NSW, 2205Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure42 SEGENHOE STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 BRENNANS ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Residential flat building; Boarding house; Erection of a new structure17 BELMORE STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
February 2026
- Educational establishment; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1 VIEW STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 FLORA STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure25 KEMBLA STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation166 WOLLONGONG ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure13 WARATAH STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure13 WARATAH STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 FLORA STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool13 BRENNANS ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Operational consent issued
November 2025
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Temporary building, structure or uselot 8, 213a princes highway, Arncliffe, 2205Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign161-173 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign161-173 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Subdivision226 WOLLONGONG ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure9 UNION STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Residential flat building; Boarding house; Erection of a new structure17 BELMORE STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises293 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure54 EDEN STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)85 KNIGHT STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure4 FRIPP STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Subdivision161-173 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia339 213A PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure1 CHARLES STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
153 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Arncliffe BottlerAlcohol
- Asset Air ConditioningAppliance
- ATM
- DoughcliffBakery
- Lil Hut CafeBakery
- Peace BakeryBakery
- Beauty SpotBeauty salon
- Chateau De JoelleBeauty salon
- L'zoe Nail CareBeauty salon
- Sheridan OutletBed
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
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ajax ReservePark
- Almond Street ReservePark
- Arncliffe ParkPark
- Beehag ReservePark
- Belmore St ReservePark
- Bonar Street ParkPark
- Eve Street ReservePark
- Marinea Street ReservePark
- Wooroona ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 6
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Advantage Pharmacypharmacy
- Al Zahara Medical Centreyes
- Arncliffe Early Childhood Health Centredoctor
- Arncliffe Station Pharmacypharmacy
- Athelstane Pharmacypharmacy
- Physio Interactivephysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Arncliffe Railway StationFirth Street, ArncliffeSHR
- Dappeto171 Wollongong Road ArncliffeSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Macedonian Community Child Care Centrechildcare
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)
- 73
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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
- 67.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 6% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 281st in Australia
- State rank
- 112th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #29 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #80 among Metro Sydney 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
- 7-Eleven Arncliffeamenities28 Princes Highwayfuel
- ATMamenitiesatm
- Abeers Giftsamenitiesgift
- Advantage Pharmacyamenitiespharmacy
- Al Zahara Mixed Businessamenitiesconvenience
- Arncliffeamenitiestrain_station
- Arncliffe Activity Hubamenitiescommunity_centre
- Arncliffe Bottleramenitiesalcohol
- Arncliffe Cakesamenitiescafe
- Arncliffe Community Centreamenitiescommunity_centre
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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