Ariah Park, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Ariah Park NSW is 439 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ariah Park is $601 per week ($31,252 per year). Median rent in Ariah Park is $160 per week ($693 per month). Ariah Park has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Ariah Park has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ariah Park is England. The most common religion is Anglican (27.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ariah Park is $780.

There were 7 recorded offences in Ariah Park in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

Population
439
Census 2021
Median income
$601/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$160/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
51years
Census 2021

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

Ariah Park vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Ariah Park is $601 a week, 21% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,748th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $160 a week, $225 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 15.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 51, 8 years older 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.
MeasureAriah ParkTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$601/wk$765/wk −21%$766/wk
Household income$1,010/wk$1,704/wk −41%$1,637/wk
Rent$160/wk$385/wk −58%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$780/mo$1,965/mo −60%$1,733/mo
Median age5143 +8 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.8%22.6% −6.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Ariah Park, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Ariah Park Population

439 residents at the 2021 Census.

Ariah Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$601/wk
$31,252 per year
Ranked 7,073 of 14,663
Median Rent
$160/wk
$693 per month
Ranked 8,125 of 14,663
Median Age
51years
13 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$780/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Ariah Park Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,010/wk
Median rent $160/wk
Rent to income 15.8%

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

Median rent in Ariah Park against your income

About $4,377 a month
Median rent $160/wk
Left after rent $850/wk
Rent share 15.8%

Ariah Park Map

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People in Ariah Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (209) Female 52.2% (228)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
439 people · 490.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,432
Family income/wk

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)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.6%
India
0.9%
New Zealand
0.7%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%
French
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
50.3%
Australian
45.3%
Irish
20.5%
Scottish
10.5%
German
4.6%
Australian Aboriginal
2.7%
Welsh
1.4%
Dutch
1.1%
Maltese
0.9%

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

Religion

Anglican
27.3%
No religion
23.9%
Catholic
18.2%
Baptist
9.6%
Not stated
7.3%
Uniting Church
4.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.6%
Christian (other)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
61.0% 217
Separated
3.4% 12
Divorced
9.3% 33
Widowed
6.7% 24
Never married
19.7% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.2%
Couple: no children
39.4%
Couple: no children under 15
10.6%
One parent: children under 15
5.6%
One parent: no children under 15
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.5%
2 persons
42.1%
3 persons
8.7%
4 persons
8.2%
5 persons
7.1%
6+ persons
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Ariah Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 178 occupied private dwellings in Ariah Park at the 2021 Census, 15.7% were rented, 56.2% owned outright and 18.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
5.1% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
56.2% 100 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
18.5% 33 dwellings
Rented
15.7% 28 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.4% 6 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.0%
2 bedrooms
18.8%
3 bedrooms
43.8%
4 bedrooms
25.6%
5 bedrooms
5.1%
6+ bedrooms
2.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
47.6%
$300-$449/mo
14.3%
$800-$999/mo
38.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.1%
1 vehicle
26.6%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3 vehicles
16.4%
4+ vehicles
15.3%

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

Work, income and education in Ariah Park

Employment

Employed full-time
32.3% 106 people
Employed part-time
21.3% 70 people
Unemployed
2.1% 7 people
Not in labour force
44.2% 145 people

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

Occupation

Managers
32.3%
Professionals
22.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.8%
Labourers
10.2%
Community & Personal Service
10.2%
Clerical & Administrative
7.1%
Sales Workers
3.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
1.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
8.9%
$500-$649/wk
9.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.8%
$4,000+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
3.6%
$300-$399/wk
8.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
13.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.0%
Walked only
16.0%
Did not go to work
13.6%
Other
2.4%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
40.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.5%

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

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.6%
Bachelor Degree
25.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.5%
Certificate I/II
7.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%
Postgraduate Degree
1.8%

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

Field of Study

Education
20.3%
Engineering
16.9%
Management & Commerce
16.9%
Agriculture & Environment
16.9%
Health
13.6%
Society & Culture
7.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.1%
Architecture & Building
2.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
54.2%
Secondary: Government
19.3%
Pre-school
13.3%
Primary: Catholic
4.8%
Secondary: Catholic
4.8%
Vocational Education
3.6%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.2%
Has need for assistance
7.7%
Need for assistance not stated
7.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
39
Arthritis
26
Asthma
23
Diabetes
18
Heart disease
17
Lung condition
15
Cancer
11
Kidney disease
8
Stroke
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
19.1% 62
Did not provide
80.9% 263

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
50.0% 164
Not a volunteer
50.0% 164

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
6.3% 21
Never served
93.7% 312

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
14.7%
1 child
20.9%
2 children
24.8%
3 children
27.9%
4 children
8.5%
5+ children
3.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
4
1961: 1970
7
1991: 2000
4
2001: 2010
7

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

Population Mobility

9.1%
moved in the last year
22.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
369
Moved from NSW
22
Moved: same area (SA2)
14
Moved from VIC
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5: 14 hours
25.5%
15: 29 hours
13.8%
30+ hours
19.2%
Did not do domestic work
20.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.0%
Step family: no other children
12.0%
Blended family: no other children
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Ariah Park Crime Statistics

7 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
2
Theft
2
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ariah Park

What is the population of Ariah Park NSW?

The population of Ariah Park NSW is 439 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km². Ariah Park is ranked #5,240 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ariah Park?

The median personal income in Ariah Park NSW is $601 per week, or $31,252 per year. The median household income is $1,010 per week. Family income is $1,432 per week. Ariah Park is ranked #7,073 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ariah Park?

Median rent in Ariah Park NSW is $160 per week ($693 per month). Rent represents 15.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Ariah Park ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ariah Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ariah Park NSW is $780. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ariah Park?

The median age in Ariah Park NSW is 51 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ariah Park a good suburb to live in?

Ariah Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 439. The median income is $601/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/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: 10082. All dollar figures in AUD.