Armidale
NSW 2350 · Armidale Regional
23,967 (2021) → 24,231 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Armidale is a stable suburb in Armidale Regional, NSW 2350, about 377km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $565K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 16 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is about 128km inland. Armidale has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Iraq (2.41%), England (2.02%), India (1.11%), Nepal (1.09%), New Zealand (0.98%)
Top languages: Nepali (1.12%), Mandarin (0.68%), Arabic (0.53%), Bengali (0.47%), Punjabi (0.45%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 973 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Armidale SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1105
- PLC ArmidaleCombined · IndependentICSEA 1067
- The Armidale Waldorf SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1061
- Martins Gully Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1051
- New England Girls' SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1039
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1037
- O'Connor Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1025
- Ben Venue Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1009
- OneSchool Global NSW-ArmidaleCombined · IndependentICSEA 983
- Armidale City Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974
- Armidale Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 937
- Sandon Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 923
- Drummond Memorial Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 833
- Newling Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 786
- Minimbah Primary SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 650
- The Armidale School, Peter Hall Trade Training in Schools CentreSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kellys Plains Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 1088
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Armidale
Is Armidale safe?
Armidale has a residential safety score of 5/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 13,648 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Armidale?
In Armidale, the median house price is $565K and the median unit price is $383K. Median weekly house rent is $500.
How far is Armidale from Sydney CBD?
Armidale is about 377.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Armidale?
Armidale has 16 schools, with an average ICSEA of 965 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Armidale?
Armidale has a transport score of 79/100, including 2 train stations.