Hornsby Shire Council
Arcadia
Arcadia at a glance
Median house
$3,225,000
-21.3% year on year
Median unit
$446,400
Sales data pending
Days on market
56
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,475
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Arcadia.
Arcadia is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$3,225,000
-21.3% over the past year. Median unit price $446,400.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$485/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$3,225,000
-21.3% annual growth
$446,400
Sales data pending
56
Average days to sell
1,475
Median age: 46
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20260.77%
Based on $3,225,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.65%
Based on $446,400 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-21.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202656 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -21.3%/yr
2021
$10.7M
5-year change
-70%
2026
$3.2M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,475
Median age
46
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
16
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Arcadia.
Local schools for Arcadia
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Arcadia Public School
Galston Public School
Middle Dural Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Arcadia.
- What is the median house price in Arcadia?
- The median house price in Arcadia, NSW 2159 is $3,225,000. The median unit price is $446,400. Annual growth is -21.3%.
- What is the Arcadia postcode?
- Arcadia is in the 2159 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Arcadia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $485.
- What schools are in Arcadia?
- There are 20 schools serving Arcadia on this page, including Arcadia Public School, Northholm Grammar School, Galston Public School.
- How walkable is Arcadia?
- Arcadia has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Arcadia?
- Arcadia is close to Fiddletown, Galston, Middle Dural, Glenorie, Berrilee.
- What is the population of Arcadia?
- Arcadia has approximately 1,475 residents. The median age is 46.
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Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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