Artarmon
University qualifications at 66.8% are 36.7 percentage points above the national average, among the highest in Sydney, while household incomes sit at the 91.1st percentile ($2,420/week). Yet 51.2% of residents rent and apartments comprise 68.5% of stock, creating the paradox of a highly credentialed, high-income suburb that is majority-renter. The IEO decile 10 paired with IER decile 4 mirrors the Darlinghurst-type pattern where education wealth does not translate to asset ownership. Chinese ancestry leads (2,376), ahead of English (1,931), and 51.4% were born overseas. Median price barely moved at 0.3% ($1,196,000 to $1,200,000).
Population
9,417
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,420/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
63
Median House
$1.2M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,200,000 median reflects apartment-heavy sales (68.5% apartments). Two-bedroom units dominate at 57.2%, while four-plus bedroom family homes are just 15.1%, so buyers seeking space face constrained options. Prices grew marginally at 0.3% from $1,196,000 in 2024 to $1,200,000 in 2025, essentially flat. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,772 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.5%, below the stress line. Only 23.5% hold mortgages and 25.4% own outright. Walking/cycling at 13.4% and public transport at 20.0% are well above the national average, supported by Artarmon train station. The 8.2% vacancy rate suggests buyers can negotiate.
For Buyers
The $1,200,000 median reflects apartment-heavy sales (68.5% apartments). Two-bedroom units dominate at 57.2%, while four-plus bedroom family homes are just 15.1%, so buyers seeking space face constrained options. Prices grew marginally at 0.3% from $1,196,000 in 2024 to $1,200,000 in 2025, essentially flat. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,772 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.5%, below the stress line. Only 23.5% hold mortgages and 25.4% own outright. Walking/cycling at 13.4% and public transport at 20.0% are well above the national average, supported by Artarmon train station. The 8.2% vacancy rate suggests buyers can negotiate.
For Investors
Renters at 51.2% provide a deep tenant pool, and median weekly rent of $525 against a $1,200,000 median gives a gross yield of roughly 2.3%, low even by Sydney standards. The 8.2% vacancy rate is elevated and suggests supply exceeds demand. With 60 DAs in 12 months, development activity continues. Net overseas migration of 274 per year is the primary demand driver, offset by internal outflow of 218 per year, creating a revolving-door tenant dynamic. The 30.6% turnover rate means tenant retention costs are significant. Capital growth at 0.3% is essentially flat, so returns depend on rent rather than appreciation.
Development Activity
Total DAs
364
Last 12 Months
63
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Artarmon iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Artarmon Public School
K-6 · 1063 students
Demographics
Chinese ancestry leads at 2,376, ahead of English (1,931) and Indian (829), reflecting a strong Asia-Pacific professional cohort. The 51.4% overseas-born rate is 29.8 points above the national average. University qualification at 66.8% is 36.7 points above national, among the highest in this dataset. Mandarin (532), Cantonese (277), Hindi (162), Japanese (118) and Nepali (88) lead non-English languages. Median age of 37 is 3 years below national. Average household size of 2.5 matches the national figure. Christianity (3,100), Hinduism (826) and Buddhism (459) are the main religions. The population dipped 5.7% during COVID but has since recovered.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
22.6%
Houses
8.8%
Townhouse
68.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership splits between 25.4% outright and 23.5% on mortgages, with renters dominant at 51.2%. Apartments comprise 68.5% of dwellings, houses 22.6% and semi-detached 8.8%. Two-bedroom units dominate at 57.2%, with studios/one-bedrooms at 9.0% and three-bedrooms at 18.6%. The median edged from $1,196,000 in 2024 to $1,200,000 in 2025, a 0.3% gain. At household income of $2,420/week, the price-to-income ratio is approximately 9.5x annual income. The COVID population dip of 5.7% has recovered to 4.2% above the low, though still 1.7% below the pre-COVID peak of 10,036.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,772
Rent / wk
$525
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$1,202
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.2%
Unoccupied
325
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.3%
Couples, no children
7,444
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional/technical services lead at 22.0% (892 workers), followed by finance at 15.1% (612), healthcare at 14.2% (574), education at 8.9% (362) and retail at 5.1% (208). This is a knowledge-economy suburb: professionals (2,227) and managers (811) together account for over 65% of occupations, well above the national ratio. Full-time employment at 71.4% is strong, and participation at 63.3% is above the national average. Unemployment at 5.2% is moderate. The IEO decile 10 is the highest possible, and the IRSAD decile 10 confirms top-level socio-economic advantage. The IER decile 4 reflects the renter-heavy, apartment-dominated tenure structure.
Unemployment
4.8%
Labour Force
5,842
Unemployed
281
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
71.4%
Part-time
23.4%
Participation
63.3%
Employed
4,537
Occupations
Top Industries
University
66.8%
Postgraduate
24.0%
Born Overseas
51.4%
Dwellings
3,626
Transport to Work
Public transport at 20.0% and walking/cycling at 13.4% are both well above the national average, with Artarmon station providing North Shore Line rail access. Car driving at 60.0% is below the national average. Artarmon Public School (ICSEA 1,167, 1,063 students, government) is the sole school, scoring in the top tier nationally, well above the 1,000 benchmark. The IRSAD decile 10 and IRSD decile 8 confirm high advantage. Rent-to-income at 21.7% is comfortable. Volunteering at 17.5% is above the national average. The 3.4% needing-assistance rate is low, consistent with the professional demographic.
Drive
60.0%
Public Transport
20.0%
Walk / Cycle
13.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.43%/yr
(+43 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth averages 0.43% per year (43 persons), constrained by limited land in a 2.53 km2 footprint. The suburb dipped 5.7% during COVID (10,036 to 9,461) and has recovered to 9,907, still 1.3% below peak. Net overseas migration of 274 per year is the primary growth engine, offset by internal outflow of 218 per year. The 10-year population change was 9.0%. The senior share expanded 3.6 points while working-age contracted 3.6 points, indicating an aging trajectory. Medium projections reach 10,175 by 2031. Gentrification score of 20 shows early signs, driven by overseas inflow replacing internal departures.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+274
Net Internal / yr
-218
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Net internal outflow -218/yr, Strong overseas inflow +274/yr, COVID recovered (-6% dip → full recovery)
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Artarmon compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Artarmon a good suburb to live in?
Artarmon suits professionals who value train access (20.0% public transport) and walkability (13.4% walk/cycle). The $1,200,000 median buys mainly apartments (68.5%), and the IRSAD decile 10 confirms top-tier socio-economic advantage. Artarmon Public School has an ICSEA of 1,167, in the top tier nationally. Mortgage-to-income at 26.5% is below the stress threshold, though the 8.2% vacancy rate suggests tenant oversupply.
What is the median house price in Artarmon?
The median is $1,200,000 (PSI derived, apartment-dominated), barely moving from $1,196,000 in 2024 to $1,200,000 in 2025, a 0.3% gain. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,772 and median weekly rent is $525. At household income of $2,420/week (91.1st percentile), the mortgage-to-income ratio is 26.5%, manageable for the dual-income professional households that dominate.
What schools are in Artarmon?
Artarmon has 1 school: Artarmon Public School (ICSEA 1,167, 1,063 students, government), scoring 167 points above the national benchmark of 1,000. This places it in the top tier of government primary schools nationally. For secondary education, families access nearby Chatswood and Willoughby high schools. The university qualification rate of 66.8% is among the highest in Sydney.
Is Artarmon safe?
Crime data is not available for Artarmon in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 8 indicates low disadvantage, and the IRSAD decile 10 confirms top-level socio-economic advantage. University qualifications at 66.8% and household income at the 91.1st percentile are demographic factors that correlate with lower crime rates nationally. NSW BOSCAR data should be consulted for current figures.
Is Artarmon good for property investment?
Gross yield is roughly 2.3% ($525/week on $1,200,000), low by national standards. The 51.2% renter share provides a deep tenant pool, but the 8.2% vacancy rate and 0.3% capital growth are concerning. With 60 DAs in 12 months and net overseas migration of 274 per year as the primary demand driver, returns depend heavily on immigration flows. The 30.6% turnover rate means frequent tenant changeover.
How is Artarmon's population changing?
Growth is slow at 0.43% per year (43 persons) in a 2.53 km2 footprint. The suburb dipped 5.7% during COVID and remains 1.3% below the pre-COVID peak of 10,036. Net overseas migration of 274 per year is offset by internal outflow of 218 per year. The senior share grew 3.6 points over the decade, indicating an aging trajectory. Medium projections reach 10,175 by 2031.
What languages are spoken in Artarmon?
Mandarin (532 speakers), Cantonese (277), Hindi (162), Japanese (118) and Nepali (88) lead non-English languages. With 51.4% born overseas (29.8 points above national), Artarmon is heavily international. Chinese ancestry (2,376) is the largest group, ahead of English (1,931) and Indian (829), reflecting the North Shore's strong Asia-Pacific professional community.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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