Moving to Arcadia Vale NSW 2283
What the official numbers say about living in Arcadia Vale — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $385 a week, against a median household income of $1,550 a week.
About 82% of homes are owner-occupied and 18% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Arcadia Vale grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,381 → 1,431 people).
Around 75% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Ireland; most spoken languages besides English: Thai, French, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Arcadia Vale sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 24% work from home.
Nearest train station: Awaba, 6.5 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Lake Macquarie Airport, 6.3 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 96 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 3 supermarkets · 6 parks — see them all on the Arcadia Vale profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Arcadia Vale Public School 100 m · Wangi Wangi Public School 1.3 km · Rathmines Public School 2.2 km · Coal Point Public School 3.6 km · St Joseph's Primary School 3.9 km · Eraring Primary School 4.7 km
Groceries: IGA 1.2 km · IGA Wangi Plus Liquor 1.2 km · IGA 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Sylvan Park 300 m · Arcadia Reserve 550 m · Dobell Memorial Park 1.4 km · Hillshot Park 1.7 km · Catalina Park 2.6 km · Rathmines Park 2.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Arcadia Vale, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Australian Pelican · Laughing Kookaburra · Eastern Rosella.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Arcadia Vale, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Vale here | 1,431 | — | 5/10 | 42% |
| Buttaba | 1,204 | — | 6/10 | 67% |
| Wangi Wangi | 2,920 | — | 5/10 | 47% |
| Fishing Point | 1,105 | — | 8/10 | 17% |
| Rathmines | 2,076 | — | 5/10 | 50% |
| Kilaben Bay | 1,516 | — | 9/10 | 52% |
| Coal Point | 1,749 | — | 10/10 | 39% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Lake Macquarie — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hunter — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2283 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Arcadia Vale profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $385 a week, and about 18% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,381 people to 1,431. It sits about 96 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Awaba station is roughly 6.5 km away. Local government is Lake Macquarie council, and the federal seat is Hunter.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Arcadia Vale vs Buttaba · Arcadia Vale vs Wangi Wangi.
Nearby guides: Buttaba · Wangi Wangi · Fishing Point · Rathmines · Kilaben Bay · Coal Point.
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