Arncliffe
NSW 2205 · Bayside
12,023 (2021) → 13,131 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Arncliffe is a high growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2205, about 9km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.85M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Arncliffe has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2205 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (5.9%), Lebanon (5.68%), North Macedonia (2.9%), Philippines (2.08%), Vietnam (1.58%)
Top languages: Arabic (14.56%), Mandarin (6.33%), Macedon (4.3%), Spanish (3.27%), Greek (2.43%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1073 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1116
- Kingdom Culture Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1082
- Al Zahra CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1032
- Arncliffe Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1028
- Athelstane Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1003
Nearby (within 10km)
- Arncliffe West Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1058
- St Dominic Savio SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1053
- Rockdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1053
- Kyeemagh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1057
- Cairnsfoot SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1036
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1092
- Undercliffe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1092
- Ferncourt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1125
- Bexley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1005
- St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox CollegePrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1123
- St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, Rockdale campusSecondary · Independent · 2.1km
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le SandsPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1090
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Arncliffe
Is Arncliffe safe?
Arncliffe has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 3,244 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Arncliffe?
In Arncliffe, the median house price is $1.85M and the median unit price is $803K. Median weekly house rent is $870.
How far is Arncliffe from Sydney CBD?
Arncliffe is about 9.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 26 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Arncliffe?
Arncliffe has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1052 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Arncliffe?
Arncliffe has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 28 bus stops.