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Arncliffe, NSW 2205
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,880,000
market range $1.8M-$2.0M
Median Unit
$795,000
market range $775K-$850K
Gross Yield (units)
5.4%
1yr Growth (houses)
+4.3%
market range -2.5% to +10.0%
Investment snapshot for Arncliffe
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Arncliffe market and investor summary
In Arncliffe, NSW 2205, the median house sells for around $1.9M. House prices have moved +4.3% over the past year and +10.3% over three years. At 2.0% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
Houses also take time to sell, around 73 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Arncliffe: people, income and schools
About 12,023 people live in Arncliffe, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 13% over five years. At a median age of 34, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 70% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $106,000 a year (about $2,050 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 17.7 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 87 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Arncliffe sits about 9.7 km from the CBD. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 75 for walkability and 59 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 12,023
- +13% over 5yr
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $106,000/yr
- Households renting
- 40%
- Family households
- 70%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 87
- avg ICSEA 1048
- Unemployment
- 2.3%
- Distance to CBD
- 9.7 km
- Walk score
- 75/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Arncliffe
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What should I check before investing in Arncliffe?
Arncliffe has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.4%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +4.3% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Arncliffe?
The median property price in Arncliffe, NSW 2205 is $1.9M for houses and $795K for units.
What rental yield does Arncliffe show?
The gross rental yield in Arncliffe is 5.4% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Arncliffe?
House prices in Arncliffe are up 4.3% over the past year and up 10.3% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Arncliffe?
The current vacancy rate in Arncliffe is 2.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Arncliffe?
Arncliffe has a population of approximately 12,023 residents, with a median age of 34.
What schools are near Arncliffe?
There are 87 schools within roughly 5km of Arncliffe. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Arncliffe affordable to buy in?
A median house in Arncliffe costs about 17.7 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Arncliffe's population growing?
The population of Arncliffe has grown about 13% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Arncliffe from the CBD?
Arncliffe is about 9.7 km from the CBD.
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