Arncliff is a southern Sydney suburb representing an amalgamation of residential areas and a hint of light industries with some commercial developments. The name comes from an already existing small township in North Yorkshire England.
Arncliff comes under the area of the City of Rockdale and is also a part of the St George area. This Sydney suburb is nearby Sydney airport and Cooks River and Wolli creek towards the south. The name of the suburb has said to be appeared in the 1086 book Domesday as Arncliff. The book name signifies Eagle Cliff.