Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley is young and family-heavy — but expensive to rent
Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley 2205 · Kogarah - Rockdale, Greater Sydney, NSW
Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley is a young, family-heavy area (median age 34); a train station within walking distance (Arncliffe, about 350 m). The trade-offs: renting is expensive, a median of $850 a week (DCJ, 2026-Q1).
A mix of houses and units, with a median age of 34 and households on a median $2,067 a week at the 2021 Census.
Compiled from ABS regional population (SA2), the 2021 Census, SEIFA 2021, NSW DCJ median rents, NSW DCJ median sale prices, NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research reported offences, NSW SES Georges River flood database, OpenStreetMap and ACARA Schools NSW / NSW Dept of Education · figures current to September 2026.
What it costs to buy
NSW DCJ Rent and Sales Report · 2025-Q4Median sale price from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice's recorded property sales. Compare year-on-year — quarter-to-quarter moves are mostly seasonal noise.
By dwelling type — 2025-Q4 quarter
| Type | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| House | $1,880,000n=33 |
| Unit / flat | $790,000n=114 |
The median sale price across all dwellings in Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley was $825,000, based on sales in postcode 2205, for the 2025-Q4 quarter. That is $375,000 below the Greater Sydney median. By type: a house $1,880,000 and a unit / flat $790,000.
This is the median price of properties recorded as sold this quarter — settlement can lag a purchase decision by weeks, so the most recent quarter can revise slightly as more sales are recorded.
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| Quarter | Median price | Year on year | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Q4 | $825,000 | — | $1,200,000 |
Sale price data © NSW Department of Communities and Justice, Rent and Sales Report, based on sales in postcode 2205, December 2025 release. Figures are the median for properties sold in the quarter. DCJ suppresses a median where too few properties sold.
What it costs to rent
NSW DCJ Rent and Sales Report · 2026-Q1Median weekly rent for new tenancies, from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice's bond lodgements. Compare year-on-year — quarter-to-quarter moves are mostly seasonal noise.
By dwelling type — 2026-Q1 quarter
| Type | Studio | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | — | — | $810low sample | $895low sample | — |
| Unit / flat | — | $730n=169 | $900n=292 | $1,200n=53 | — |
n is the number of new bonds behind each median — treat a figure marked low sample as indicative only.
The median weekly rent across all dwellings in Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley was $850, based on new bonds lodged in postcode 2205, for the 2026-Q1 quarter. That is $70 a week above the Greater Sydney median. By type: a 3-bedroom house $895 and a 2-bedroom unit $900.
This is the median rent on new leases signed this quarter, not what existing tenants pay. It usually runs higher than the Census figure.
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| Quarter | Median rent | Year on year | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Q1 | $850 | — | $930 |
Rent data © NSW Department of Communities and Justice, Rent and Sales Report, based on new bonds in postcode 2205, March 2026 release. Figures are the median for new bonds lodged in the quarter, not all tenancies. DCJ suppresses a median where too few bonds were lodged.
Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley on the map
The Australian Bureau of Statistics Statistical Area 2 outline for Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley, NSW.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundary: ABS SA2 (ASGS 2021), simplified — an SA2 can differ from the gazetted suburb, and detached parts such as islands may not all be shown.
How the population has changed
Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley against the New South Wales average, both set to 100 in the first year shown so the growth rates compare.
Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley population grew from 15,947 in 2016 to 18,213 in 2025, a change of 14.2% over the period, against the New South Wales average.
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| Year | Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley | New South Wales average |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15,947 | 7,732,858 |
| 2017 | 16,325 | 7,855,316 |
| 2018 | 16,429 | 7,954,476 |
| 2019 | 16,648 | 8,046,748 |
| 2020 | 16,696 | 8,110,610 |
| 2021 | 16,676 | 8,097,062 |
| 2022 | 16,787 | 8,182,098 |
| 2023 | 17,460 | 8,356,387 |
| 2024 | 17,890 | 8,492,050 |
| 2025 | 18,213 | 8,592,524 |
Where the growth is coming from
Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley gained 1,209 residents from internal migration and 704 from overseas in the year to June 2025, while 1,698 people moved away — a net addition of 215 before natural increase.
- Internal migration in+1,209
- Internal migration out+1,432
- Overseas migration in+704
- Natural increase+108
Components of population change over the sample year. Natural increase is shown apart from migration so the two are not read as one figure.
How it has changed
Census · five-yearlyThe 2016 Census against 2021. Older figures are mapped onto today's boundaries via the ABS Time Series Profile, so comparisons are approximate where borders moved.
| Measure | 2016 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,979 | 16,579 | +11% |
| Median age | 33 | 34 | +1 yr |
| Median household income | $1,679/wk | $2,067/wk | +23% |
| Median weekly rent | $510/wk | $500/wk | -2.0% |
| Born overseas | 48.8% | 49.3% | +0.5 pts |
Who lives here
Census · five-yearlyFrom the 2021 Census — the most recent available; 2026 Census data isn't expected until mid-2027. Each figure carries its definition, so you know what is being counted.
People
Income
Housing
Work
Household
Country of birth
Language at home
How homes are held
- Owned outright 26.0%
- Mortgaged 32.4%
- Rented 37.8%
- Other / not stated 3.8%
How well-off the area is
Census · five-yearlyThe ABS SEIFA indexes rank every area by relative advantage and disadvantage. Decile 1 is the lowest tenth of Australia; decile 10 is the highest.
- Relative disadvantage (IRSD)Lower decile means more relative disadvantageDecile 4score 984
- Advantage & disadvantage (IRSAD)Higher decile means more relative advantageDecile 7score 1,034
- Economic resources (IER)Income and housing capacityDecile 4score 974
- Education & occupation (IEO)Education and occupational skill levelsDecile 8score 1,051
Safety context
NSW BOCSAR · June 2026How much crime is reported in Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley, from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
Most-reported offences · Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley, last 12 months
- Malicious damage to property302 /100k+5% vs Greater Sydney↑ 41%
- Assault264 /100k+400% vs Greater Sydney↑ 30%
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment253 /100k−19% vs Greater Sydney↓ 8%
- Theft143 /100k+271% vs Greater Sydney↓ 40%
- Drug offences71 /100k+336% vs Greater Sydney↓ 13%
Rate per 100,000 people in Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley; the arrow compares the last 12 months with the 12 before.
Of these categories, malicious damage to property is reported most in Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley over the last 12 months, running 5% above the Greater Sydney rate and up on the year before.
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| Offence category | Suburb | Greater Sydney | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 302 per 100k | 287 per 100k | ↑ 41% vs prior year |
| Assault | 264 per 100k | 53 per 100k | ↑ 30% vs prior year |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 253 per 100k | 312 per 100k | ↓ 8% vs prior year |
| Theft | 143 per 100k | 38 per 100k | ↓ 40% vs prior year |
| Drug offences | 71 per 100k | 16 per 100k | ↓ 13% vs prior year |
Crime statistics © State of New South Wales (NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research), used under CC BY 4.0, updated June 2026. Matched to this suburb from BOCSAR’s own locality-level data — see the safest/highest-crime rankings’ methodology for the locality-to-suburb matching used. Monthly counts are volatile — the 12-month figures above smooth that noise.
Flood risk
NSW SES · Georges River catchment · updated September 2026How much of this suburb sits inside NSW SES's modelled flood extents for the Georges River catchment? These are predicted extents at different probability levels, not a record of floods that have actually happened here.
Modelled flood extents
NSW SES models three flood-extent scenarios for the Georges River catchment, from the standard flood-planning benchmark to a worst-case extent. None of these say a flood has actually occurred — they mark land that modelling puts inside each scenario’s reach.
- 1% AEP (1-in-100-year): the standard NSW flood-planning benchmark — a flood with a 1-in-100 chance of being reached or exceeded in any given year.
- Flood potential: a broader strategic extent of land that could be affected under any of the modelled flood scenarios.
- Probable Maximum Flood: the most severe flood NSW SES models as physically possible for this catchment — rare, but the outer limit of what's possible.
NSW SES's Georges River flood modelling puts about 16% of Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley inside the 1% AEP (1-in-100-year) flood extent — the standard NSW flood-planning benchmark. In NSW SES's worst-case Probable Maximum Flood scenario, that grows to about 27% of the suburb.
This data only covers the Georges River catchment (southern and south-western Sydney) — NSW SES hasn’t published an equivalent modelled-extent map for Sydney’s other catchments, and a suburb rollup can’t tell you about an individual property. Explore the mapped extents on NSW SES’s Georges River flood map →
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| Measure | Share |
|---|---|
| 1% AEP (1-in-100-year) | 16% of the suburb |
| Flood potential | 27% of the suburb |
| Probable Maximum Flood | 27% of the suburb |
Flood data: NSW State Emergency Service – Geospatial Intelligence (Georges River flood database), used for attribution as published, updated September 2026. Covers the Georges River catchment only. This is a modelling tool, not a substitute for professional flood advice on a specific address.
Getting around, and what's nearby
OpenStreetMap · quarterlyWhat OpenStreetMap records inside the suburb boundary. Counts reflect what is tagged in OSM and can undercount a real but less-mapped area. The park count here is OpenStreetMap green space of any kind, including privately held land — it is a different measure from the council parks below.
Within the Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley SA2, OpenStreetMap records 7 schools, 2 childcare and kindergarten centres, 1 GP or clinic location, 2 supermarkets and 17 green spaces. For families: 1 library and 13 playgrounds. Eating out and socialising: 7 cafés, 2 restaurants and 1 pub or bar. Staying active: 1 gym and 21 sports fields. The nearest train station, Arncliffe, is about 350 m from the suburb centre. OpenStreetMap also maps 43 bus stops here.
List every mapped place
Schools
- St Francis Xavier's School
- Kingdom Culture Christian School
- Arncliffe Public School
- Athelstane Public School
- Cairnsfoot Public School
- Arncliffe West Public School Preschool Centre
Childcare & kindergartens
- Macedonian Community Child Care Centre
Libraries
- Arncliffe Library
Gyms & fitness
- Team Reda
GPs & clinics
- Arncliffe Early Childhood Health Centre
Supermarkets
- IGA
- Turis Mini Market
Green spaces
- Arncliffe Park
- Belmore St Reserve
- Wooroona Reserve
- Marinea Street Reserve
- Almond Street Reserve
- Bonar Street Park
- Willington Street Rockery
- Ajax Reserve
Train stations
- Arncliffe
- Turrella
Schools
Every open NSW school whose campus sits inside the SA2 boundary, with the average ICSEA across them. Open a school for its own ICSEA, student background and a link to My School.
The Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley SA2 contains 6 schools — 4 primary schools and 2 combined schools, of which 3 are government and 3 non-government. Its schools with a published ICSEA average 1053 (1000 is the national average); each school's own figure and student background are on its page. NAPLAN results for each school are on its My School profile (ACARA). For area context, Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley sits in decile 8 of the ABS SEIFA index of education and occupation nationally and 72% of adults here completed Year 12 (Census 2021).
The centre of this SA2 is zoned for Arncliffe West Infants School (primary), Athelstane Public School (primary), Kogarah High School (secondary).
Parts of this SA2 also fall in the catchment of Bardwell Park Infants School (primary), Bexley North Public School (primary), Bexley Public School (primary), Arncliffe Public School (primary), Kyeemagh Public School (primary), Marrickville High School (secondary), Canterbury Boys High School (secondary), Kingsgrove High School (secondary), Canterbury Girls High School (secondary).
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Show school list
- Arncliffe Public School · State
- Arncliffe West Infants School · State
- Athelstane Public School · State
- St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School · Non-Government
- Al Zahra College · Non-Government
- Kingdom Culture Christian School · Non-Government
School list: NSW Government open data — ACARA Schools NSW, via the NSW data portal, CC BY 4.0. Catchments: NSW Department of Education “School intake zones” dataset, CC BY 4.0. ICSEA: ACARA School Profile. NAPLAN: myschool.edu.au (ACARA).
Nearby, in Kogarah - Rockdale
Others in the same ABS district, by population growth. If this one doesn't fit, one of these might.
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- 02Rockdale - Banksia+2.3%
- 03Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah+2.0%
- 04Wolli Creek+1.9%
- 05Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park+0.9%
- 06Bexley - South+0.9%
- 07Sans Souci - Ramsgate+0.8%
- 08Bexley - North+0.2%
- 09Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh-0.4%
Dots place each suburb's growth on the same scale, slowest at left.
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