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Armidale NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Armidale, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Armidale NSW is 23,967 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Armidale is $730 per week ($37,960 per year). Median rent in Armidale is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Armidale has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Armidale has a population density of 87.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Armidale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Armidale is $1,500.
There were 780 recorded offences in Armidale in 2025-26, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (219 offences).
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Armidale Population
Armidale Median Income & Rent
Armidale Demographics
Gender Split
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Households
Armidale Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Armidale Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Armidale Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Armidale Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Armidale Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Armidale Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Armidale Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Armidale Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Armidale Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Armidale Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Armidale Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Armidale Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Armidale Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Armidale Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Armidale School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Armidale Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Armidale Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Armidale Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Armidale How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Armidale Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Armidale Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Armidale Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Armidale Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Armidale Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Armidale Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Armidale Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Armidale Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Armidale Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Armidale Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Armidale When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Armidale Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Armidale Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Armidale Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Armidale Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Armidale Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 780 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Armidale Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Armidale
What is the population of Armidale NSW?
The population of Armidale NSW is 23,967 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 87.3 people per km².Armidale is ranked #97 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Armidale?
The median personal income in Armidale NSW is $730 per week, or $37,960 per year.The median household income is $1,432 per week.Family income is $1,893 per week.Armidale is ranked #4,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Armidale?
Median rent in Armidale NSW is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Armidale ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Armidale?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Armidale NSW is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Armidale?
The median age in Armidale NSW is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Armidale a good suburb to live in?
Armidale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 23,967.The median income is $730/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 10086. All dollar figures in AUD.