Living in Armidale

The city covered 274.6 km² in 2016. Armidale is in Australia; its population was 23,967 in August 2021. Median personal income was A$730 per week in August 2021.

Lower unemployment than 64% of Australian cities that publish it and dirtier air than 84% of Australian cities that publish it.

Which Australia-wide rules apply when you move to Armidale?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median rent was A$290 per week, and median monthly mortgage repayment was A$1,500 in August 2021.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Armidale yet.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Dwellings	9,828 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings	8,785 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
Median Weekly Rent Aud	290 AUD/week	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 4% in March 2026. Median household income was A$1,432 per week in August 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Armidale?

The unemployment rate is 4 % (March 2026). Source: DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026⁸

Unemployment across cities in AustraliaUnemployment in Armidale is 4.0%. Of 100 cities with data, 29 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Employment Full Time Count	5,908 people	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
Employment rate	52.8 %	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
Median Household Income Aud Week	1,432 AUD/week	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official
Median Personal Income Aud Week	730 AUD/week	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official
Median gross salary (regional)	1,656 EUR/month	31 Dec 2021	www.abs.gov.au⁷Official
Unemployment rate	4 %country median 4.4%	31 Mar 2026	DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026⁸Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Armidale. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Armidale. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Language Other Than English At Home Share Percent	11.69 %	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official

Language courses and integration in Armidale

1 exact course-location record is linked to this city. Check the linked source for dates, availability and enrolment.

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Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Armidale?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.6 µg/m³ (2023) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: NEPC Annual Report 2023–2024 — Appendix 2 Ambient Air Quality PM2.5 tables²

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in AustraliaAnnual PM2.5 in Armidale is 8.6 µg/m³. Of 25 cities with data, 7 have annual PM2.5 of 5 to under 6 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
PM2.5 — annual mean	8.6 µg/m³country median 6.1	31 Dec 2023	NEPC Annual Report 2023–2024 — Appendix 2 Ambient Air Quality PM2.5 tables²Official
Average daytime high by month	Jan 27.2 · Feb 25.9 · Mar 23.9 · Apr 20.7 · May 16.8 · Jun 13.7 · Jul 13.2 · Aug 15.1 · Sep 18.5 · Oct 21.5 · Nov 23.7 · Dec 25.6 °C	1991–2020	WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ARMIDALE (TREE GROUP NURSERY)⁶Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by month	Jan 13.4 · Feb 13 · Mar 10.8 · Apr 6.8 · May 3 · Jun 1.3 · Jul -0.1 · Aug 0 · Sep 3 · Oct 6.3 · Nov 9.5 · Dec 11.6 °C	1991–2020	WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ARMIDALE (TREE GROUP NURSERY)⁶Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by month	Jan 20.3 · Feb 19.4 · Mar 17.4 · Apr 13.7 · May 9.9 · Jun 7.5 · Jul 6.6 · Aug 7.5 · Sep 10.8 · Oct 13.9 · Nov 16.6 · Dec 18.6 °C	1991–2020	WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ARMIDALE (TREE GROUP NURSERY)⁶Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by month	Jan 102 · Feb 96 · Mar 59.7 · Apr 33.3 · May 33.6 · Jun 41 · Jul 37 · Aug 40.6 · Sep 45.3 · Oct 66.1 · Nov 89.4 · Dec 95.7 mm	1991–2020	WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ARMIDALE (TREE GROUP NURSERY)⁶Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Australia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Australia cities

Grafton24,565 residents Bacchus Marsh24,717 residents Geelong22,568 residents Hervey Bay22,424 residents Horsham22,200 residents Alice Springs25,912 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Armidale?

The published population was 23,967 people in August 2021. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
City area	274.6 km²	1 Jul 2016	Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.⁴Official
Foreign-resident share	26 %	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics¹Official
Foreign residents	3,937 people	10 Aug 2021	Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.³Official
Population density	88.02 people/km²	30 Jun 2021	Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.⁵Official
Population Female	12,607 people	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
Population Male	11,358 people	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
Population	23,967 people	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official

Population over time25 published observations, 2001–2025

Population rose 6.4% between 2001 and 2025, from 22,969 to 24,436.

International community in Armidale

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G09 PERSONS total across age groups and sex · 2021 Census

Published group	People	Share
Total	23,967	100.0%
Australia	17,731	74.0%
Country of birth not stated	2,297	9.6%
Iraq	577	2.4%
Born elsewhere(d)	497	2.1%
England	484	2.0%
India	266	1.1%
Nepal	262	1.1%
New Zealand	235	1.0%
Philippines	160	0.7%
China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)(c)	137	0.6%

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Published group	People	Share
United States of America	135	0.6%
South Africa	104	0.4%
Bangladesh	101	0.4%
Sri Lanka	96	0.4%
Scotland	86	0.4%
Vietnam	74	0.3%
Germany	72	0.3%
Canada	71	0.3%
Netherlands	51	0.2%
Iran	44	0.2%
Malaysia	38	0.2%
Pakistan	35	0.1%
Zimbabwe	32	0.1%
Papua New Guinea	28	0.1%
Thailand	28	0.1%
France	27	0.1%
Japan	26	0.1%
Brazil	25	0.1%
Fiji	25	0.1%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)(c)	23	0.1%
Indonesia	23	0.1%
Ireland	23	0.1%
Wales	19	0.1%
Italy	18	0.1%
Chile	15	0.1%
Taiwan	15	0.1%
Korea, Republic of (South)	14	0.1%
Myanmar	14	0.1%
Poland	12	0.1%
Turkey	12	0.1%
Singapore	11	0.0%
Greece	8	0.0%
Samoa	8	0.0%
Lebanon	7	0.0%
Croatia	5	0.0%
Afghanistan	3	0.0%
Egypt	3	0.0%
Mauritius	3	0.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source³

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published group	People	Share
Total persons	23,967	100.0%
Australia	17,731	74.0%
Elsewhere (excludes country of birth not stated)	3,937	16.4%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source³

Citizenship

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published group	People	Share
Total persons	23,967	100.0%
Australian citizen	19,394	80.9%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source³

Is Armidale a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–58%

Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–71%

Student59%strong on education, weak on safety · range 51–67%

Family64%strong on family, weak on safety · range 55–73%

Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 43–65%

Foreign residents3,937 people10 Aug 2021Official source · Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.

Population23,967 people10 Aug 2021Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia

Dwellings9,828 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics

Employment rate52.8 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics

Median gross salary (regional)1,656 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Official source · www.abs.gov.au

Unemployment rate4 %31 Mar 2026Independent source · DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026

Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Residents born abroad	16.43 %	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official
Households	8,785 households	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
Labour force participation rate	56 %	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
Median age	36 years	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official
Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment Aud	1,500 AUD/month	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Armidale when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Armidale?

The published population was 23,967 people in August 2021. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia.

Is the air quality good in Armidale?

What is the unemployment rate in Armidale?

The unemployment rate is 4 % (March 2026). Source: DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026.

What is the typical salary around Armidale?

The median gross salary is 1,656 EUR/month. Source: www.abs.gov.au.

How many foreign residents live in Armidale?

3,937 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality..

Is Armidale a good place to live?

Armidale may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Afghanistan live in Armidale?

The official country of birth distribution records 3 people (0.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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Sources

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Australian Bureau of Statistics abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
NEPC Annual Report 2023–2024 — Appendix 2 Ambient Air Quality PM2.5 tables NEPC Annual Report 2023–2024 · dcceew.gov.au · checked 2026-07-29
Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-08-10
Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. geo.abs.gov.au · checked 2016-07-01
Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-06-30
WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ARMIDALE (TREE GROUP NURSERY) WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
www.abs.gov.au abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-27
DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026 DEWR · dewr.gov.au · checked 2026-07-26

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