Arding NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Arding, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Arding NSW is 182 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Arding is $719 per week ($37,388 per year). Median rent in Arding is $210 per week ($910 per month). Arding has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Arding has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arding is $2,000.

There were 8 recorded offences in Arding in 2025-26, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Arding Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Arding Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$719/wk
$37,388 per year
#5120 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
#7231 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Arding Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (91) Female 50.3% (92)

Population Density

3.3
people per km²
182 people · 54.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,474
Family income/wk

Arding 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Arding Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 46 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 23 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Arding Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Arding Religion

No Religion
28.7%
Catholic
17.4%
Anglican
17.4%
Not stated
11.2%
Uniting Church
10.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.3%
Baptist
5.6%
Christian (other)
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Arding Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Arding Employment

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Employed full-time
34.5% 50 people
Employed part-time
23.4% 34 people
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Not in labour force
42.1% 61 people

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

Arding Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
35.2%
Certificate III/IV
34.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.3%
Postgraduate Degree
8.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.4%

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

Arding Occupation

Managers
36.8%
Clerical & Administrative
14.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.8%
Professionals
11.8%
Community & Personal Service
9.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.6%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Labourers
3.9%

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

Arding Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.0%
Health
20.0%
Education
16.7%
Society & Culture
15.0%
Engineering
13.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.0%

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

Arding Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Arding Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
6.8%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
10.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.5%
$4,000+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Arding Marital Status

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Married
56.5% 95
↔️
Separated
5.4% 9
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Divorced
7.7% 13
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Widowed
5.4% 9
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Never married
25.0% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Arding Ancestry

Australian
32.9%
English
31.8%
Irish
9.3%
Scottish
8.5%
German
4.3%
Dutch
3.5%
Other
3.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.7%
Chinese
1.9%
Vietnamese
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Arding School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
40.7%
Primary — Government
29.6%
Secondary — Catholic
18.5%
Vocational Education
11.1%

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

Arding Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.7% 6
No need for assistance
98.3% 338

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

Arding Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.3% 46
Not a volunteer
70.7% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Arding Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
33.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
33.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Arding How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.5%
Did not go to work
22.6%
Truck
8.1%
Walked only
4.8%

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

Arding Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.6%
2 vehicles
54.2%
3 vehicles
12.5%
4+ vehicles
9.7%

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

Arding Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.3%
3 bedrooms
46.7%
4 bedrooms
21.3%
5 bedrooms
8.0%
6+ bedrooms
6.7%

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

Arding Population Mobility

10.4%
moved in the last year
25.4%
moved in the last 5 years
1.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Arding Indigenous Population

1.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
346
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Arding Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
10
Lung condition
9
Cancer
8
Diabetes
3
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3

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

Arding Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
10.7%
$650-$799/wk
13.1%
$800-$999/wk
13.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Arding Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.6%
Couple — children under 15
30.8%
Couple — no children under 15
16.5%
One parent — children under 15
5.3%
One parent — no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Arding Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.9% 6
👤
Never served
96.1% 146

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Arding Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.7% 23
Did not provide
85.3% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Arding Children Ever Born

No children
42.6%
2 children
34.0%
3 children
14.9%
4 children
8.5%

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

Arding When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4

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

Arding Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.7%
5–14 hours
26.7%
15–29 hours
14.7%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
11.3%

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

Arding Household Size

1 person
24.6%
2 persons
50.8%
3 persons
12.3%
4 persons
12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Arding Where Residents Moved From

Same address
155
Moved from NSW
12
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Arding Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Arding Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total

Property Damage
2
Assault
1
Robbery
1
Other Against Person
1
Theft
1
Drug Offences
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Arding Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,328/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.8%

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

If you earn X in Arding

≈ $5,755/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $1,118/wk
Rent share 15.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Arding vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arding

What is the population of Arding NSW?

The population of Arding NSW is 182 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.3 people per km².Arding is ranked #7,222 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Arding?

The median personal income in Arding NSW is $719 per week, or $37,388 per year.The median household income is $1,328 per week.Family income is $1,474 per week.Arding is ranked #5,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Arding?

Median rent in Arding NSW is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 15.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Arding ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Arding?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arding NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Arding?

The median age in Arding NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Arding a good suburb to live in?

Arding is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 182.The median income is $719/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10076. All dollar figures in AUD.