NSW Property Intelligence
AmbarvaleNSW 2560
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Ambarvale is home to ~7,254 residents (median age 34), with 43% of households renting.
Rent in Ambarvale
The median house rent in Ambarvale is $620/week (1710 new leases). Units have a median of $498/week (426 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2560, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $400/wk | $415/wk |
| 2 | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| 3 | $600/wk | $640/wk |
| 4+ | $760/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Ambarvale fall in the intake zones of Ambarvale Public School, Thomas Reddall High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Ambarvale Public School#1417 of 2159 in NSW
- Thomas Reddall High School#1726 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Ambarvale has 4 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including TeamKids - Ambarvale Public School, Amber Cottage Early Learning Centre, Chipmunks in the Forest.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Macarthur Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Ambarvale Shopping Centre, Rosemeadow Plaza, Macarthur Square Shopping Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Ambarvale (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 116 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 14 | Downward |
| Homicide | 1 | Upward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | Downward |
Development activity
15 development applications were lodged in Ambarvale over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Ambarvale — quick answers
What is the median rent in Ambarvale?
Houses in Ambarvale (postcode 2560) have a median asking rent of $620/week; units have a median of $498/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Ambarvale?
Ambarvale addresses can be zoned for Ambarvale Public School, Thomas Reddall High School. Ambarvale Public School ranks in roughly the top 66% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Ambarvale?
Ambarvale has 4 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Ambarvale to the Sydney CBD?
From Macarthur Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 74 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Ambarvale?
15 development applications were lodged in Ambarvale in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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