Arcadia vs Fiddletown
The verdict
Arcadia is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.05M versus $4.50M in Fiddletown. Arcadia rates higher for transport (24 vs 9). Fiddletown is closer to the coast (7.4 km vs 12.5 km).
Scores
ArcadiaFiddletown
| Arcadia | Fiddletown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 31 |
| Transport | 24 | 9 |
| Education | 72 | 68 |
| Liveability | 24 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Arcadia | Fiddletown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,475 | 259 |
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,659 | $2,562 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.2% | 37.7% |
| Born in Australia | 79.6% | 65.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.1 |
Growth: Arcadia Stable · Fiddletown Stable
Property
| Arcadia | Fiddletown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.05M | $4.50M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $875 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 24 | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Arcadia | Fiddletown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 68 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 136 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 68 | 386 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,085 | 772 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arcadia | Fiddletown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,058 | 1,124 |
See the full school list on each profile: Arcadia · Fiddletown
Transport
| Arcadia | Fiddletown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 9 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 122 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.0 km | 8.9 km |
Liveability
| Arcadia | Fiddletown | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.5 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.9 km | 36.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.1 km | 16.3 km |
Population & growth
| Arcadia | Fiddletown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,475 | 259 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,484 | 261 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,529 | 268 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Arcadia or Fiddletown?
Arcadia is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.05M versus $4.50M.
Which has better schools, Arcadia or Fiddletown?
Fiddletown has a higher average school ICSEA (Arcadia 1058 vs Fiddletown 1124; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Arcadia or Fiddletown?
Arcadia has the higher transport score (Arcadia 24/100 vs Fiddletown 9/100).
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