Thinking about buying your first home in Artarmon (2064)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Artarmon is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Artarmon a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Artarmon (2064) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Artarmon suits professional couples or small families who want a Lower North Shore address without paying Mosman prices for a house. The unit median of $1,060,000 is accessible relative to the area, and the SEIFA decile 10 ranking confirms genuine affluence in the neighbourhood. The sole primary school scores an ICSEA of 1167, well above the national average. Walkability sits at the 75th percentile, with 28 cafes and 48 transport stops within 1.6 kilometres.
Who would not love it
Families needing a house will find the $3,290,500 median punishing, and that figure has already slipped 2.6 per cent year-on-year with 47 days on market, suggesting the price is not holding firm. There is no public secondary school in the postcode, so you will be planning private schooling or a commute for teenagers. The suburb is 68 per cent flats and only 23 per cent separate houses, so if space and a backyard matter, the stock simply is not there.
What to verify before you bid
- The First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply at the house median of $3,290,500, and unit buyers should confirm their specific purchase price clears the scheme threshold before assuming any stamp duty relief. - With 5.5 per cent of the postcode mapped as bushfire-prone land, check the exact bush fire attack level (BAL) rating on any property you inspect, particularly houses near the Lane Cove River corridor. - The renter share is 50 per cent, which is high for an owner-occupier purchase. Verify the strata history and owner-occupier ratio in any specific building before committing.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Artarmon?
BOCSAR · ARTARMON 2064
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K5,24612 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−35%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Lane Cove
Within LGA: Lane Cove
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT66%198 reports
ASSAULT19%57 reports
DRUG OFFENCES16%47 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED42%
NON-DOMESTIC58%
Across 55 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Artarmon
21
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:55 AEST
Cammeray station · 3.4 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 28 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
7.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.4pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cammeray station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 65 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
$775per week
Sep 2025 · 65 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Chatswood2067
$920▲$145
1.9 km away
Crows Nest2065
$900▲$125
2.0 km away
Lane Cove2066
$755▼$20
2.2 km away
Middle Cove2068
$750▼$25
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.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2064
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2064. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Lane Cove
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Lane Cove postcodes, or explore the full Lane Cove suburb index.
Artarmon is the primary suburb with postcode 2064 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Artarmon is the main locality.
Which local government area is Artarmon in?
Artarmon (2064) is located in the Lane Cove local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Artarmon?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Artarmon (2064) 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 Artarmon flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Artarmon. 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 Artarmon?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Artarmon (2064), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Artarmon (2064) 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 Artarmon (2064). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Artarmon changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Artarmon (2064) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
