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Arncliffe 2205 suburb insights

Located in the Bayside council area, Arncliffe (2205) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Arncliffe is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Arncliffe?

Can I afford Arncliffe?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Arncliffe? Based on the suburb median of $757,500 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$3,739/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
42.2%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$606,000 loan
20% deposit ($151,500)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 42% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Arncliffe42.2%
Sydney median income41.7%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Arncliffe?

Rental market in Arncliffe

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 297 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$860per week
Sep 2025 · 297 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $740 per week (185 bonds)Mar 23: $800 per week (231 bonds)Jun 23: $850 per week (287 bonds)Sep 23: $820 per week (354 bonds)Dec 23: $830 per week (232 bonds)Mar 24: $850 per week (316 bonds)Jun 24: $893 per week (202 bonds)Sep 24: $850 per week (371 bonds)Dec 24: $820 per week (292 bonds)Mar 25: $860 per week (367 bonds)Jun 25: $880 per week (223 bonds)Sep 25: $860 per week (297 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Brighton-Le-Sands2216
$685▼$175
2.0 km away
Earlwood2206
$690▼$170
2.2 km away
Bardwell Park2207
$620▼$240
2.7 km away
Marrickville2204
$720▼$140
2.8 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Arncliffe Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Arncliffe

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:10 AEST
Earlwood station · 2.4 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.9pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Arncliffe change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2205

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2205. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Arncliffe change?

Investor activity in Arncliffe

2205 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Compare Arncliffe with another suburb

Also in Bayside

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Bayside postcodes, or explore the full Bayside suburb index.

Botany 2019Brighton-Le-Sands 2216Mascot 2020Bardwell Park 2207

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2205?
Arncliffe is the primary suburb with postcode 2205 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Arncliffe is the main locality.
Which local government area is Arncliffe in?
Arncliffe (2205) is located in the Bayside local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Arncliffe?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Arncliffe (2205) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Arncliffe flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Arncliffe. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Arncliffe?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Arncliffe (2205), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Arncliffe (2205) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Arncliffe (2205). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Arncliffe changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Arncliffe (2205) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Arncliffe in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Arncliffe 2205: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Bayside suburb index to compare nearby options.