Artarmon
NSW 2064 · Willoughby
9,417 (2021) → 9,861 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Willoughby local government area (est. 82,062 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Artarmon is a stable suburb in Willoughby, NSW 2064, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.75M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Artarmon has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2064 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (10.28%), India (7.4%), Hong Kong (3.16%), England (2.96%), Japan (1.98%)
Top languages: Mandarin (12.43%), Cantonese (6.55%), Hindi (3.47%), Japan (3.02%), Nepali (1.68%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1126 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Artarmon Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1167
- Bradfield CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1108
Nearby (within 10km)
- Royal North Shore Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2km
- International Chinese SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1172
- Willoughby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1143
- Naremburn SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1075
- Chatswood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1143
- Willoughby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1152
- Chatswood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1137
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, Lane CovePrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- Greenwich Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1175
- Lane Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1178
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1176
- Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1144
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Artarmon
Is Artarmon safe?
Artarmon has a residential safety score of 81/100, 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 4,757 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Artarmon?
In Artarmon, the median house price is $3.75M and the median unit price is $1.11M. Median weekly house rent is $1,300.
How far is Artarmon from Sydney CBD?
Artarmon is about 7.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Artarmon?
Artarmon has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1138 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Artarmon?
Artarmon has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 24 bus stops.