ARNCLIFFE

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $1,900,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $789,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 3,576
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 11.8%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 12,023
Density 4,085.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

ARNCLIFFE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,900,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $789,000
Unit Sales Volume 108 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $700/wk
3 Bed House $820/wk
2 Bed Unit $860/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,100/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

ARNCLIFFE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 3,576 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.54x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

ARNCLIFFE 3,576/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

ARNCLIFFE has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

ARNCLIFFE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

12,023
Total Population
4,085
people/km² density
11.8%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
1,597 people
13.3%
2
England
1,535 people
12.8%
3
Lebanon
1,493 people
12.4%
4
China
1,421 people
11.8%
5
Macedonian
626 people
5.2%

Transport

15.7 km
to Sydney CBD
21 min
drive to CBD
26 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (2)

Independent (2)

Al Zahra College

Details
K-12 Co-ed

Kingdom Culture Christian School

Details
K-12 Co-ed

ARNCLIFFE Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 9 neighbouring suburbs

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About ARNCLIFFE

Arncliffe is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 15.7km from CBD, about 26 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 12,023 with a density of 4085 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,900,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $789,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3576 per 100,000, 0.54x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: Australian comprises 13.28%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (12.77%) and Lebanese (12.42%), Chinese comprises 11.82%, notable Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Arncliffe has a house median of $1,900,000 and unit median of $789,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Arncliffe has a crime rate of 3576 per 100,000, which is 0.54x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, 2024 HSC results: 35 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 62.8 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Arncliffe has a population of 12,023, with Chinese comprising 11.80%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: Aust (13.28%), English (12.77%), Lebanese (12.42%), Chinese (11.82%), Macedonian (5.21%).

Arncliffe is approximately 15.7km from Sydney CBD, about 21 minutes by car or 26 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line line(s). Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.