Median house price
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NSW · Coolamon Council
Ardlethan, 2665
Est. population · Jun 2025
467
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
-2.1%
Median age
55
Median income
$786/wk
Employment rate
39.6%
Languages at home
2.7%non-English
Most common: Australian Indigenous languages
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Ardlethan offers a slower smaller community life in Coolamon Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer community and employment, plus growth momentum compared with similar regional towns, though safety remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Ardlethan snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
467
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
19.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#506
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
17th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
9th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
6th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 26.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6062nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1955th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #506 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #912 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
467(June 2025)
0.0% annual · -2.1% over 5 years · 9th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- -2.1%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- -10
- Growth rank in NSW
- 9th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~450), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 472
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $786
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 51 of 265
- Median monthly mortgage
- $494
- Employment rate
- 39.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 206 / 4 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 18
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 38.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 94 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -9.8%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling5
- Fraud10
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment7
- Malicious Damage To Property7
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault6
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 867
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 6th
School list
- Ardlethan Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 867 · 6th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 66 students · Top SEA quarter 1%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Ardlethna Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
34 public transport stops in this suburb
- 797 Humby Rd
- Bygoo Rd Opp Humby Rd
- Bygoo St Before Yithan St
- Newell Hwy At Pattens Rd
- Newell Hwy Opp Pattens Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lions ParkPark
- Stewart ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Leeton District Hospital (46.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Ardlethan Medical and Nursing CentreYes
- Ardlethan PharmacyPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 12
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 31° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 123 mm · ~15 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 118 mm · ~15 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 121 mm · ~15 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 134 mm · ~17 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 1 proposal
February 2026
- Subdivision1462 JILLETT ROAD ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
2025· 4 proposals
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Residential Accommodation43 WARRI STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structureLOT 6, MIRROOL STREET, ARDLETHANAdditional Information Requested
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture5871 NEWELL HIGHWAY ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure201 BYGOO ROAD ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
2024· 6 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure66 WARRI STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure27 CASSITERITE CRESCENT ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure381 BURLEY GRIFFIN WAY ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks23 PARK STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space7 BYGOO STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space26 CASSITERITE CRESCENT ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
2023· 5 proposals
October 2023
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure5871 NEWELL HIGHWAY ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
May 2023
- Farm buildings5871 NEWELL HIGHWAY ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
April 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsAriah Street, ArdlethanDetermined
February 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces9 BYGOO STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
- Pub10-12 MIRROOL STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
2022· 4 proposals
October 2022
- Other20 KAMARAH TANK ROAD ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
July 2022
- Shed23 CASSITERITE CRESCENT ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
- Shed40 WARRI STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
April 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces1-9 GEMMEL STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
2021· 4 proposals
August 2021
- OtherEGAN STREET, ARDLETHANDetermined
July 2021
- Other26 BYGOO STREET ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
June 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces26 Cassiterite Cresent ArdlethanDetermined
- Subdivision of land640 BURLEY GRIFFIN WAY ARDLETHAN 2665Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
- Member of Parliament
- Michael McCORMACK (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,537
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.6%Labor 37.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 85.8 km away).
Coalition 68.0%Labor 32.0%
5.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ArdlethanLabor 32.3% · Coalition 67.7% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
- Ariah ParkLabor 18.6% · Coalition 81.4% TPP (2025)31.8 km away
- GanmainLabor 28.9% · Coalition 71.0% TPP (2025)53.2 km away
- CoolamonLabor 31.3% · Coalition 68.7% TPP (2025)61.0 km away
- Temora WestLabor 21.7% · Coalition 78.3% TPP (2025)61.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Coolamon Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.