Arcadia Vale vs Lake Macquarie
The verdict
Arcadia Vale rates higher for transport (43 vs 0). Lake Macquarie rates higher for education (45 vs 40). Lake Macquarie is closer to the coast (5.2 km vs 7.6 km).
Scores
Arcadia ValeLake Macquarie
| Arcadia Vale | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 26 |
| Transport | 43 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 45 |
| Liveability | 50 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Arcadia Vale | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,431 | 0 |
| Median age | 45 | Data not available |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,550 | Data not available |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.9% | Data not available |
| Born in Australia | 86.1% | Data not available |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | Data not available |
Growth: Arcadia Vale Stable · Lake Macquarie Stable
Property
| Arcadia Vale | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $848K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 10.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Arcadia Vale | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 70 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 280 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 140 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,027 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arcadia Vale | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Arcadia Vale · Lake Macquarie
Transport
| Arcadia Vale | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.2 km | 8.8 km |
Liveability
| Arcadia Vale | 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 | 5.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 96.7 km | 94.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Arcadia Vale | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,431 | 0 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,469 | Data not available |
| Projected 2041 | 1,549 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.66% | Data not available |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Arcadia Vale or Lake Macquarie?
Arcadia Vale has the higher transport score (Arcadia Vale 43/100 vs Lake Macquarie 0/100).
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