Median house price
$1.88M
+4.4% change
NSW · Bayside Council
Arncliffe, 2205
Est. population · Jun 2025
12,438
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.2%
Median age
34
Median income
$2,046/wk
Employment rate
54.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,880,000
Languages at home
60.4%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Mandarin, Macedonian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Arncliffe is a established suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period.
Among similar metro suburbs, the suburb earns a good desirability read, with community and employment the standout strengths.
At a glance
Arncliffe snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$850/wk
Houses $870 · Units $850
Population (ERP)
12,438
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.9%
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
#46
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
36th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
85th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
70th
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
- 66.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 5% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 446th in Australia
- State rank
- 105th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #46 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #79 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $870
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 586
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,880,000
- Median price change
- +4.4%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
12,438(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · +9.2% over 5 years · 85th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- +9.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +222
- Change in 5 years
- +1,046
- Growth rank in NSW
- 85th 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 (~14,150), extrapolated at +2.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 12,023
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $2,046
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 496 of 4,567
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,319
- Employment rate
- 54.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,626 / 436 / 1,966 (+ 20 other)
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)
- 693
- Against the person
- 93
- Against property
- 257
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 55.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 129 residents
- State safety percentile
- 36.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -17.7%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault67
- Fraud115
- Malicious Damage To Property95
- Steal From Dwelling101
- Transport Regulatory Offences541
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
- 13
- Median school ICSEA (13 schools)
- 1,053
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 70th
School list
- St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1116 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 292 students · Top SEA quarter 42% · 0.0 km awayView on My School →
- Arncliffe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1028 · 59th percentile · LBOTE 79% · 373 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Al Zahra CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1032 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 98% · 773 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Arncliffe West Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1058 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 91% · 86 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Athelstane Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1003 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 93% · 277 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Kingdom Culture Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1082 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 89% · 196 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- St Dominic Savio SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1053 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 41 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Rockdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1053 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 93% · 321 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Cairnsfoot SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1036 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 99 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Kyeemagh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1057 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 60% · 204 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.7 km awayView 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
- Macedonian Community Child Care Centrechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
67 public transport stops in this suburb
- Arncliffe Station
- CCP Burrows St
- FTB Firth St
- LFT To P1/2
- STR To P1/2
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
219 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 6 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 4 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 3 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 10 parks mapped in suburb, 10 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 67 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 17 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 14 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.5
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.41
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.83
Food & drink(17)
- DoughcliffBakery
- Lil Hut CafeBakery
- Peace BakeryBakery
- Arncliffe CakesCafe
- Bake AwayCafe
- Cafe
- Espresso HouseCafe
- Naji's CafeCafe
- Said Pastry Lebanese SweetsCafe
- Arncliffe Halal ChickensFast food
- Burger WorldFast food
- Megabite PizzaFast food
266 Princes Highway
- Naji's Charcoal Chicken & KebabsFast food
- Pizza & CoFast food
- ScotsPub
- Cliff & Cafe PhoRestaurant
- Patisserie Due LibanRestaurant
Shopping(21)
- Butcher's & PoultryButcher
- El-Lahra BurcheryButcher
- Naji ButcheryButcher
- The Local Butcher ShopButcher
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- Al Zahara Mixed BusinessConvenience store
- Elzein SupermarketConvenience store
- Fardous Mixed BusinessConvenience store
- J&B WarehouseConvenience store
- Mongol ShopConvenience store
- Nagas Mixed blBusinessConvenience store
- Seven Day FoodConvenience store
- Speedway Food StoreConvenience store
- Arncliffe FoodbarnGreengrocer
- Arncliffe FruitmarketGreengrocer
45 47 Forest Road, Arncliffe
- Greengrocer
- IGASupermarket
Community(12)
- Macedonian Community Child Care CentreChildcare
- Arncliffe Activity HubCommunity centre
- Arncliffe Community CentreCommunity centre
- Arncliffe RSL and Community ClubCommunity centre
- Arncliffe LibraryLibrary
11 Firth Street, Arncliffe
- Arncliffe Public SchoolSchool
Arncliffe
- Athelstane Public SchoolSchool
Arncliffe
- Kingdom Culture Christian SchoolSchool
- School
- St Francis Xavier's SchoolSchool
- Coronation HallTownhall
- Elizabeth HallTownhall
Health & services(5)
- Arncliffe Early Childhood Health CentreMedical clinic
- Advantage PharmacyPharmacy
- Arncliffe Station PharmacyPharmacy
- Athelstane PharmacyPharmacy
- Nile Compounding ChemistPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(24)
- Team RedaGym
- Ajax ReservePark
- Almond Street ReservePark
- Arncliffe ParkPark
- Beehag ReservePark
- Belmore St ReservePark
- Bonar Street ParkPark
- Eve Street ReservePark
- Marinea Street ReservePark
- Park
- Wooroona ReservePark
- Playground (10)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (2)
Entertainment(3)
- Swamp viewpointViewpoint
- Towers Place LookoutViewpoint
- Viewpoint
Transport(28)
27 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(58)
- Arncliffe BottlerAlcohol
- Asset Air ConditioningAppliance
- ATM
- Beauty SpotBeauty salon
- Chateau De JoelleBeauty salon
- L'zoe Nail CareBeauty salon
- Sheridan OutletBed
- Bench (13)
- Bicycle Parking (6)
- TABBookmaker
299 Princes Highway, Arncliffe
- CheryCar
- FordCar
- KiaCar
- MazdaCar
- Car repair
- Spring Street Auto CareCar repair
- LowesClothes
242-260 Princes Highway, Arncliffe
- Modernizer ClothingClothes
- Drinking water (4)
- Prestige Property Group RealtyEstate Agent
- Arncliffe Fire StationFire station
- Garden (3)
- Abeers GiftsGift
- BK's The Hair ShopHairdresser
- Helen's HairHairdresser
- Men's HeadquartersHairdresser
- Airport HotelHotel
185 Princes Highway, Arncliffe
- Massage
- Newsagent
- Outdoor Seating
- Parking
262 Princes Highway, Arncliffe
- Parking (13)
- 7-Eleven ArncliffePetrol station
28 Princes Highway
- Petrol station
- Speedway ArncliffePetrol station
32 Princes Highway
- Physio InteractivePhysiotherapist
- Picnic Table (7)
- Al Zahra MosquePlace of worship
- Place of worship (2)
- St MarkPlace of worship
- australia postPost Box
- Post Box (2)
- Arncliffe Post OfficePost office
35 Firth Street
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
- Seafood ConnectSeafood
- Shelter (7)
- Macquarie Lodge Aged Care CentreSocial Facility
- Kogarah Golf Club Pro ShopSports
- Telephone
- iShishaTobacco
- King of the packTobacco
- St. George TyresTyres
- Slot ShopVacant
- Transport for NSWVending machine
- Waste Basket (8)
- Waste Disposal
- Al Zahara Medical CentreYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ajax ReservePark
- Almond Street ReservePark
- Arncliffe ParkPark
- Beehag ReservePark
- Belmore St ReservePark
- Bonar Street ParkPark
- Eve Street ReservePark
- Marinea Street ReservePark
- Wooroona ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 73
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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
Places of worship
4 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Al Zahra Mosque
- Place of worship (2)
- St Mark
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 6
- Nearest hospital
- St George Private Hospital (3.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Advantage PharmacyPharmacy
- Al Zahara Medical CentreYes
- Arncliffe Early Childhood Health CentreDoctor
- Arncliffe Station PharmacyPharmacy
- Athelstane PharmacyPharmacy
- Physio InteractivePhysiotherapist
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)
- 173
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 13.9
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
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 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· 30 proposals
August 2026
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation55 BONAR STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Co-living39 WOLLONGONG ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Self storage units10 HATTERSLEY STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 FLORA STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
July 2026
- Advertising and signage; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises293 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation27 STATION STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Subdivision20 BAYVIEW STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Withdrawn
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Group home; Group home (permanent)34 BAYVIEW STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises291 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 BELLEVUE STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Office Premise; Erection of a new structure19 MARSH STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Fences234 WOLLONGONG ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Neighbourhood supermarket32 FIRTH STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool213/DP1307858Determined
May 2026
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia202 6 BIDJIGAL ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises293 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house6 PARK STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 WEST BOTANY STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool15 BRENNANS ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
April 2026
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure12 FLORA STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises190 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Commercial development; Hours of operation and trading339 213A PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Demolition; Commercial development19A MARSH STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
March 2026
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation130-140 Princes Highway, Arncliffe, NSW, 2205Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure42 SEGENHOE STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 BRENNANS ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Residential flat building; Boarding house; Erection of a new structure17 BELMORE STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
February 2026
- Educational establishment; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1 VIEW STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 FLORA STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure25 KEMBLA STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation166 WOLLONGONG ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure13 WARATAH STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure13 WARATAH STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 FLORA STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool13 BRENNANS ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Operational consent issued
November 2025
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Temporary building, structure or uselot 8, 213a princes highway, Arncliffe, 2205Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign161-173 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign161-173 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Subdivision226 WOLLONGONG ROAD ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure9 UNION STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Residential flat building; Boarding house; Erection of a new structure17 BELMORE STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises293 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure54 EDEN STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)85 KNIGHT STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure4 FRIPP STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Subdivision161-173 PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia339 213A PRINCES HIGHWAY ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure1 CHARLES STREET ARNCLIFFE 2205Determined
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)
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Arncliffe Railway StationFirth Street, ArncliffeSHR
- Dappeto171 Wollongong Road ArncliffeSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Barton
- Member of Parliament
- Ash AMBIHAIPAHAR (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,761
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.0%Labor 66.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.7 km away).
Coalition 27.8%Labor 72.2%
6.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Arncliffe CentralLabor 72.1% · Coalition 27.9% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- ArncliffeLabor 73.8% · Coalition 26.2% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Arncliffe NorthLabor 68.0% · Coalition 32.0% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- TurrellaLabor 78.1% · Coalition 21.9% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Arncliffe WestLabor 78.9% · Coalition 21.1% TPP (2025)0.9 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
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