Arcadia vs Toolamba
The verdict
Toolamba rates higher for transport (6 vs 0). Arcadia is closer to the coast (149.3 km vs 153.0 km).
Scores
ArcadiaToolamba
| Arcadia | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 6 |
| Education | 56 | 52 |
| Liveability | 8 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Arcadia | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 212 | 822 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,708 | $1,960 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.3% | 29.9% |
| Born in Australia | 92.0% | 88.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Arcadia Moderate Growth · Toolamba Moderate Growth
Property
| Arcadia | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Arcadia | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 943 | 365 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 730 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 472 | 487 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,774 | 3,163 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arcadia | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Arcadia · Toolamba
Transport
| Arcadia | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 6 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.5 km | 10.9 km |
Liveability
| Arcadia | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.6°C | 13.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 470 | 470 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 149.3 km | 153.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 146.4 km | 150.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.6 km | 16.1 km |
Population & growth
| Arcadia | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 212 | 822 |
| Estimated 2025 | 214 | 823 |
| Projected 2041 | 255 | 987 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.24% | 0.03% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Arcadia or Toolamba?
Toolamba has the higher transport score (Arcadia 0/100 vs Toolamba 6/100).
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