Arcadia Vale vs Fishing Point
The verdict
Arcadia Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $891K versus $1.20M in Fishing Point. Fishing Point rates higher for education (49 vs 40). Fishing Point is closer to the coast (6.2 km vs 7.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Arcadia Vale rates higher (92 vs 57/100 in Fishing Point).
Scores
| Arcadia Vale | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 49 |
| Transport | 43 | 46 |
| Education | 40 | 49 |
| 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 | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,431 | 1,105 |
| Median age | 45 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,550 | $1,755 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.9% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 86.1% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Arcadia Vale Stable · Fishing Point Stable
Property
| Arcadia Vale | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $891K | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 38.6% | 9.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Arcadia Vale | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 70 | 452 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 280 | 271 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 140 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,817 | 1,720 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arcadia Vale | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Fishing Point
Transport
| Arcadia Vale | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.2 km | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Arcadia Vale | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 96.7 km | 98.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Arcadia Vale | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,431 | 1,105 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,469 | 1,134 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,549 | 1,196 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.66% | 0.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Arcadia Vale or Fishing Point?
Arcadia Vale has the higher residential safety score (Arcadia Vale 92/100 vs Fishing Point 57/100).
Which is more affordable, Arcadia Vale or Fishing Point?
Arcadia Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $891K versus $1.20M.
Which has better public transport, Arcadia Vale or Fishing Point?
Fishing Point has the higher transport score (Arcadia Vale 43/100 vs Fishing Point 46/100).
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