ARNCLIFFE
ARNCLIFFE Property Overview
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ARNCLIFFE 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.