Arcadia Vale vs Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)
The verdict
Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) is more affordable, with a median house price of $833K versus $891K in Arcadia Vale. Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) rates higher for education (46 vs 40). On the separate residential safety score, Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) rates higher (97 vs 92/100 in Arcadia Vale).
Scores
| Arcadia Vale | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 46 |
| Transport | 43 | 42 |
| Education | 40 | 46 |
| Liveability | 50 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Arcadia Vale | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,431 | 730 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,550 | $1,931 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.9% | 28.1% |
| Born in Australia | 86.1% | 85.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Arcadia Vale Stable · Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) Stable
Property
| Arcadia Vale | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $891K | $833K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 38.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Arcadia Vale | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 70 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 280 | 411 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 140 | 137 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,817 | 2,192 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arcadia Vale | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Arcadia Vale · Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)
Transport
| Arcadia Vale | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.2 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Arcadia Vale | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 96.7 km | 98.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 6.8 km |
Population & growth
| Arcadia Vale | Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,431 | 730 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,469 | 749 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,549 | 790 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.66% | 0.64% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Arcadia Vale or Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)?
Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) has the higher residential safety score (Arcadia Vale 92/100 vs Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Arcadia Vale or Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)?
Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) is more affordable, with a median house price of $833K versus $891K.
Which has better public transport, Arcadia Vale or Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)?
Arcadia Vale has the higher transport score (Arcadia Vale 43/100 vs Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) 42/100).
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