Ambarvale, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Ambarvale NSW is 7,254 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ambarvale is $630 per week ($32,760 per year). Median rent in Ambarvale is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Ambarvale has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Ambarvale has a population density of 2,547 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ambarvale is England. The most common religion is No religion (29.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ambarvale is $1,802.

There were 104 recorded offences in Ambarvale in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (31 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Ambarvale Population

7,254 residents at the 2021 Census.

Ambarvale Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$630/wk

$32,760 per year

Ranked 6,607 of 14,663

Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

Ranked 3,104 of 14,663

Median Age

34years

4 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$1,802/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ambarvale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (3,582) Female 50.6% (3,673)

Population Density

2,547

people per km²

7,254 people · 2.8 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,611

Family income/wk

Ambarvale Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Ambarvale Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Ambarvale, 40.4% are owned outright and 59.6% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

40.4%

Owned with mortgage

59.6%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
India
Fiji
Chile
Egypt
China
Indonesia
Bangladesh

Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Ambarvale Religion

No religion

29.3%

Catholic

23.2%

Anglican

12.3%

Not stated

9.4%

Islam

5.3%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Buddhism

2.1%

Hinduism

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Ambarvale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
Spanish
Samoan
Hindi
Urdu
Tagalog

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Ambarvale Employment

Employed full-time

30.0% 1,424 people

Employed part-time

15.7% 745 people

Unemployed

5.1% 240 people

Not in labour force

49.2% 2,330 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Ambarvale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.4%

Bachelor Degree

21.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.9%

Certificate I/II

3.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Ambarvale Occupation

Professionals

19.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.3%

Community & Personal Service

15.8%

Clerical & Administrative

13.9%

Managers

11.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.3%

Sales Workers

7.9%

Labourers

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Ambarvale Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.5%

Engineering

19.7%

Society & Culture

16.3%

Health

10.6%

Education

7.4%

Architecture & Building

6.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.3%

Information Technology

4.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.1%

Creative Arts

2.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

Ambarvale Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ambarvale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.9%

$4,000+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Ambarvale Marital Status

Married

40.2% 2,250

Separated

5.0% 281

Divorced

8.2% 461

Widowed

4.3% 243

Never married

42.3% 2,368

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Ambarvale Ancestry

Australian

30.9%

English

28.1%

Irish

6.5%

Australian Aboriginal

6.4%

Scottish

5.2%

Filipino

3.9%

Samoan

2.9%

German

2.7%

Italian

2.7%

Indian

2.6%

Chinese

2.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Ambarvale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.4%

Secondary — Government

24.1%

Pre-school

11.2%

Vocational Education

10.9%

Secondary — Catholic

7.7%

Primary — Catholic

4.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Ambarvale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

8.8%

No need for assistance

91.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Ambarvale Volunteering

Volunteer

7.9% 408

Not a volunteer

92.1% 4,755

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Ambarvale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.0%

$300-$449/mo

1.9%

$450-$599/mo

1.5%

$600-$799/mo

2.5%

$800-$999/mo

3.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ambarvale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.8%

Did not go to work

24.7%

Car (passenger)

6.9%

Train

1.7%

Walked only

1.2%

Truck

1.1%

Bus

1.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Other

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Ambarvale Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.5%

1 vehicle

38.9%

2 vehicles

35.4%

3 vehicles

11.0%

4+ vehicles

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Ambarvale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.0%

2 bedrooms

7.3%

3 bedrooms

58.3%

4 bedrooms

26.0%

5 bedrooms

5.5%

6+ bedrooms

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Ambarvale Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

34.4%

moved in the last 5 years

8.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Ambarvale Indigenous Population

7.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Ambarvale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

743

Asthma

332

Diabetes

290

Arthritis

267

Lung condition

147

Heart disease

143

Stroke

Cancer

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Ambarvale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.4%

$3,500+/wk

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Ambarvale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.4%

Couple — no children

18.8%

One parent — children under 15

16.4%

Couple — no children under 15

16.4%

One parent — no children under 15

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Ambarvale Military Service

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

Previously served

1.8% 92

Never served

98.2% 5,101

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Ambarvale Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

13.3% 688

Did not provide

86.7% 4,469

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ambarvale Children Ever Born

No children

27.9%

1 child

13.3%

2 children

26.3%

3 children

19.4%

4 children

8.6%

5+ children

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

Ambarvale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

177

1971–1980

230

1981–1990

372

1991–2000

280

2001–2010

363

2011–2015

202

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Ambarvale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.3%

5–14 hours

23.9%

15–29 hours

10.7%

30+ hours

11.7%

Did not do domestic work

36.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Ambarvale Household Size

1 person

18.3%

2 persons

32.4%

3 persons

19.7%

4 persons

15.4%

5 persons

8.0%

6+ persons

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Ambarvale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,882

Moved from NSW

515

Moved — same area (SA2)

145

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Ambarvale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.4%

Step family — no other children

10.2%

Blended family — no other children

6.6%

Intact family — other children present

2.4%

Other couple — children only

1.4%

Step family — other children present

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Ambarvale Crime Statistics

104 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Assault

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Weapons

Sexual Offences

Total offences by year

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Ambarvale Schools

schools nearby

government

997

avg ICSEA score

10,076

total students

St Peter's Anglican Grammar Independent

Primary · K-6 · 428 students

1118

ICSEA

Broughton Anglican College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,381 students

1086

ICSEA

St Peter's Heart Independent

Primary · U · 22 students

1071

ICSEA

St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 554 students

1049

ICSEA

St Patrick's College Campbelltown Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 698 students

1049

ICSEA

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 202 students

1045

ICSEA

Sherwood Hills Christian School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 145 students

1040

ICSEA

John Therry Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,057 students

1002

ICSEA

Mary Brooksbank School Government

Combined · U · 123 students

1000

ICSEA

Bradbury Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 704 students

987

ICSEA

St Helens Park Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 363 students

968

ICSEA

Woodland Road Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 275 students

959

ICSEA

Campbelltown Performing Arts High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 893 students

950

ICSEA

Campbelltown Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 284 students

946

ICSEA

Rosemeadow Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 724 students

945

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 22 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Ambarvale, with a map

Ambarvale Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,431/wk

Median rent $350/wk

Rent to income 24.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Ambarvale against your income

Your weekly income

About $6,201 a month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,081/wk

Rent share 24.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tolland

Income: $666/wk Rent: $220/wk $130/wk less rent

West Tamworth

Income: $624/wk Rent: $275/wk $75/wk less rent

Whalan

Income: $506/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent

Bellbird

Income: $643/wk Rent: $323/wk $27/wk less rent

Gateshead

Income: $611/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent

Warwick Farm

Income: $601/wk Rent: $327/wk $23/wk less rent

Hebersham

Income: $574/wk Rent: $335/wk $15/wk less rent

Oxley Vale

Income: $731/wk Rent: $335/wk $15/wk less rent

Ambarvale vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Ambarvale is $630 a week, 18% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,643rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $35 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 24.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 34, 9 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Ambarvale	Typical NSW	Typical Australia
Personal income	$630/wk	$765/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,431/wk	$1,704/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$350/wk	$385/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,802/mo	$1,965/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	34	43	42
Rent share of household income	24.5%	22.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Ambarvale

The closest suburb to Ambarvale is Rosemeadow, 1.9 km away.

Rosemeadow

1.9 km away · income $703/wk · rent $380/wk

Glen Alpine

2.0 km away · income $883/wk · rent $570/wk

Bradbury (NSW)

2.3 km away · income $731/wk · rent $385/wk

St Helens Park

2.7 km away · income $794/wk · rent $400/wk

Campbelltown (NSW)

2.9 km away · income $739/wk · rent $390/wk

Blair Athol (NSW)

3.1 km away · income $809/wk · rent $470/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ambarvale

What is the population of Ambarvale NSW?

The population of Ambarvale NSW is 7,254 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2,547 people per km².Ambarvale is ranked #1,008 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ambarvale?

The median personal income in Ambarvale NSW is $630 per week, or $32,760 per year.The median household income is $1,431 per week.Family income is $1,611 per week.Ambarvale is ranked #6,607 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ambarvale?

Median rent in Ambarvale NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 24.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ambarvale ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ambarvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ambarvale NSW is $1,802. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ambarvale?

The median age in Ambarvale NSW is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ambarvale a good suburb to live in?

Ambarvale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 7,254.The median income is $630/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10049. All dollar figures in AUD.