NSW Property Intelligence
ArncliffeNSW 2205
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. Arncliffe is home to ~12,023 residents (median age 34), with 40% of households renting.
Rent in Arncliffe
The median house rent in Arncliffe is $850/week (130 new leases). Units have a median of $850/week (1628 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2205, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $650/wk | $725/wk |
| 2 | $795/wk | $880/wk |
| 3 | $898/wk | $1105/wk |
| 4+ | $1200/wk | $1180/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Arncliffe fall in the intake zones of Arncliffe Public School, Bayside High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Arncliffe Public School#666 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Arncliffe has 9 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Al Zahra College Preschool, Busy Bee Long Day Childcare Centre, Kinderoos (Arncliffe).
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Arncliffe Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Rockdale Plaza. 1 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Arncliffe (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 58 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 14 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12 | Downward |
Development activity
80 development applications were lodged in Arncliffe over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Arncliffe — quick answers
What is the median rent in Arncliffe?
Houses in Arncliffe (postcode 2205) have a median asking rent of $850/week; units have a median of $850/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Arncliffe?
Arncliffe addresses can be zoned for Arncliffe Public School. Arncliffe Public School ranks in roughly the top 31% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Arncliffe?
Arncliffe has 9 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How long is the commute from Arncliffe to the Sydney CBD?
From Arncliffe Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 21 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Arncliffe?
80 development applications were lodged in Arncliffe in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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