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Ardlethan NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ardlethan, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Ardlethan NSW is 472 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ardlethan is $466 per week ($24,232 per year). Median rent in Ardlethan is $150 per week ($650 per month). Ardlethan has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Ardlethan has a population density of 0.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Ardlethan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ardlethan is $494.
There were 6 recorded offences in Ardlethan in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
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Ardlethan Population
Ardlethan Median Income & Rent
Ardlethan Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Ardlethan Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Ardlethan Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Ardlethan Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Ardlethan Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Ardlethan Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Ardlethan Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Ardlethan Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Ardlethan Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Ardlethan Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Ardlethan Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Ardlethan Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Ardlethan Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Ardlethan Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Ardlethan Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Ardlethan School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Ardlethan Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Ardlethan Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Ardlethan Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Ardlethan How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Ardlethan Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Ardlethan Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Ardlethan Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Ardlethan Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Ardlethan Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Ardlethan Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Ardlethan Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Ardlethan Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Ardlethan Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Ardlethan Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Ardlethan When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Ardlethan Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Ardlethan Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Ardlethan Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Ardlethan Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Ardlethan Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Ardlethan Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ardlethan
What is the population of Ardlethan NSW?
The population of Ardlethan NSW is 472 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Ardlethan is ranked #5,117 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Ardlethan?
The median personal income in Ardlethan NSW is $466 per week, or $24,232 per year.The median household income is $786 per week.Family income is $1,042 per week.Ardlethan is ranked #8,537 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Ardlethan?
Median rent in Ardlethan NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ardlethan ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Ardlethan?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ardlethan NSW is $494. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Ardlethan?
The median age in Ardlethan NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Ardlethan a good suburb to live in?
Ardlethan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 472.The median income is $466/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 10077. All dollar figures in AUD.