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Artarmon

NSW 2064 · Willoughby

9,417 (2021) → 9,861 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Willoughby local government area (est. 82,062 residents)

96
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

9,417
Population
$3.77M
Median house (2025)
81
Safety score
95
Transport score

Artarmon is a stable suburb in Willoughby, NSW 2064, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.77M 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.

7.2 km
To Sydney CBD
9.1 km
To coast
$1,375/wk
Median rent (house)
240 m
To nearest station

Demographics

9,417
Population
37
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Willoughby LGA population (est. 2025)82,062
Median household income (weekly)$2,420
vs NSW median+30.8%
Bachelor degree or higher71.6%
Born in Australia46.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse820 / 2,483 / 320

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

$3.77M
Median house (2025)
$1.10M-10.6%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,375 / $760 wk
Rental yield (house)1.9%
Days on market (house)40 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

81
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

13
Break & enter dwelling138/100k
16
Steal from dwelling170/100k
9
Motor vehicle theft96/100k
23
Domestic assault244/100k
5
Robbery53/100k
32
Non-domestic assault340/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 494 (all categories, latest year)5,246 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

99

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

283
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1126 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Artarmon Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1165
  • Bradfield CollegeSecondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Royal North Shore Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2km
  • International Chinese SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1221
  • Willoughby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1146
  • Naremburn SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1043
  • Chatswood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1145
  • Willoughby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1147
  • Chatswood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1133
  • Aspect Vern Barnett School, Lane CovePrimary · Independent · 1.6km
  • Greenwich Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1174
  • Lane Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1175
  • St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1178
  • Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1150

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

95
1Train
24Bus
CBD commute (est.)22 min (train)
Peak train frequency118/hr
Nearest train stationArtarmon (240 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.9°C
Summer max
17.0°C
Winter max
1,213mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

383 in suburbSupermarkets
28518 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5914 in suburbParks
458 in suburbPlaygrounds
198Pools
422 in suburbGyms
3Dog parks
311 in suburbGPs
231 in suburbPharmacies
344 in suburbChildcare
91 in suburbLibraries
32812 in suburbSports fields
63 in suburbVets
Nearest beachObelisk Beach (7.2 km)
Nearest hospitalRoyal North Shore Hospital (1.3 km)
Nearest vet550 m
Nearest airportSydney (15.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

83

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

42
Gyms
16
Leisure centres
6
Public pools
328
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

66

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

59
Parks
4
Nature reserves
42
Bike paths
5
Hiking trails
3
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

79

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

2
Theatres
2
Cinemas
2
Museums
22
Galleries
9
Libraries
2
Arts centres
6
Landmarks

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

5

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
15
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.11

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

74

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

10
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services12
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 12 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.27

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate1.16%
Projected population 20419,545
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Willoughby

St LeonardsData not available97transportWilloughby$3.46M83transportChatswood$3.74M100transportNaremburn$3.21M81transportNorth Willoughby$4.71M83transportWilloughby East$3.70M79transport

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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 5,246 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Artarmon?

In Artarmon, the median house price is $3.77M and the median unit price is $1.10M. Median weekly house rent is $1,375.

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 1165 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.