Arding
NSW 2358 • New South Wales
About Arding
Arding is a small rural locality on the New England Tablelands of New South Wales, situated within Uralla Shire approximately 366 kilometres north of Sydney and around 18 kilometres south-east of Uralla. Covering an area of about 55 square kilometres at altitude on the tablelands, the locality has a population of around 182 people and is characterised by cool-climate pastoral farming, grazing land, and rural acreage properties. The area falls within the broader New England region, known for its cooler temperatures, granite outcrops, and a distinctly southern European-influenced agricultural heritage.
Life in Arding is defined by its quiet rural character, with residents living on farming properties surrounded by open grazing land and scattered native timber. The community is small and close-knit, with most residents travelling to Uralla or Armidale (around 30 km north) for schools, shopping, and services. Armidale, home to the University of New England, is the regional capital and offers a full range of amenities including hospitals, universities, and major retail.
Arding falls under postcode 2358 and is governed by the Uralla Shire Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2358
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2358, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2358; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ New England Highway is the main route; car essential for local travel
Rural tablelands locality with no footpaths or public transport; vehicle required for all trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Kingstown Public School ICSEA 95502 6778 9131 4301 Kingstown Road
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Rocky River Public School ICSEA 9636778 4122 Uralla-Bundarra Rd
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Wood Street
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Uralla Central School ICSEA 9016778 4204 24 Park St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Uralla Shire Local Government Area, which contains Arding. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)