Arcadia vs Galston
The verdict
Galston is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.22M versus $3.05M in Arcadia. Galston rates higher for liveability (55 vs 24). Arcadia is closer to the coast (12.5 km vs 15.8 km).
Scores
ArcadiaGalston
| Arcadia | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 50 |
| Transport | 24 | 24 |
| Education | 72 | 76 |
| Liveability | 24 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Arcadia | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,475 | 3,195 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,659 | $2,295 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.2% | 42.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.6% | 77.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Arcadia Stable · Galston Stable
Property
| Arcadia | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.05M | $2.22M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $890K |
| 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 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Arcadia | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 68 | 188 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 136 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 68 | 125 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,085 | 2,128 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arcadia | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,058 | 1,048 |
Transport
| Arcadia | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 97 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.0 km | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| Arcadia | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 13 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.5 km | 15.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.9 km | 28.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.1 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Arcadia | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,475 | 3,195 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,484 | 3,215 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,529 | 3,312 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Arcadia or Galston?
Arcadia has the higher residential safety score (Arcadia 100/100 vs Galston 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Arcadia or Galston?
Galston is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.22M versus $3.05M.
Which has better schools, Arcadia or Galston?
Arcadia has a higher average school ICSEA (Arcadia 1058 vs Galston 1048; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Arcadia or Galston?
Arcadia and Galston have similar transport scores.
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