Arcadia Vale vs Buttaba
The verdict
Arcadia Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $891K versus $928K in Buttaba. Arcadia Vale rates higher for transport (43 vs 30). Buttaba rates higher for education (45 vs 40). On the separate residential safety score, Arcadia Vale rates higher (92 vs 41/100 in Buttaba).
Scores
| Arcadia Vale | Buttaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 42 |
| Transport | 43 | 30 |
| Education | 40 | 45 |
| 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 | Buttaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,431 | 1,204 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,550 | $1,875 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.9% | 27.7% |
| Born in Australia | 86.1% | 87.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Arcadia Vale Stable · Buttaba Stable
Property
| Arcadia Vale | Buttaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $891K | $928K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 38.6% | 24.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Arcadia Vale | Buttaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 70 | 415 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 280 | 415 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 140 | 332 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,817 | 3,904 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arcadia Vale | Buttaba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Buttaba
Transport
| Arcadia Vale | Buttaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 30 |
| 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 | 5.3 km |
Liveability
| Arcadia Vale | Buttaba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 96.7 km | 97.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Arcadia Vale | Buttaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,431 | 1,204 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,469 | 1,236 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,549 | 1,303 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.66% | 0.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Arcadia Vale or Buttaba?
Arcadia Vale has the higher residential safety score (Arcadia Vale 92/100 vs Buttaba 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Arcadia Vale or Buttaba?
Arcadia Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $891K versus $928K.
Which has better public transport, Arcadia Vale or Buttaba?
Arcadia Vale has the higher transport score (Arcadia Vale 43/100 vs Buttaba 30/100).
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