Arcadia Vale
NSW 2283 · Lake Macquarie
1,431 (2021) → 1,469 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Arcadia Vale is a stable suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2283, about 97km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $848K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 43/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Arcadia Vale has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.94%), New Zealand (1.47%), Ireland (0.77%), Thailand (0.63%), Germany (0.56%)
Top languages: Thai (0.63%), French (0.35%), German (0.35%), Tagalog (0.28%), Russian (0.21%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 987 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Arcadia Vale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 966
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wangi Wangi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 979
- Rathmines Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1000
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1051
- Toronto Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1162
- Coal Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1051
- Biraban Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 880
- Toronto High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 963
- Swansea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 922
- Toronto Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 902
- Awaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 944
- Brightwaters Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.7kmICSEA 985
- Pelican Flat Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 973
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Arcadia Vale
Is Arcadia Vale safe?
Arcadia Vale has a residential safety score of 92/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,027 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Arcadia Vale?
In Arcadia Vale, the median house price is $848K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Arcadia Vale from Sydney CBD?
Arcadia Vale is about 96.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Arcadia Vale?
Arcadia Vale has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 966 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Arcadia Vale?
Arcadia Vale has a transport score of 43/100 and 16 bus stops.