Arcadia vs Galston
Galston (median $2,150,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Arcadia ($3,225,000).
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Arcadia and Galston side by side
| Measure | Arcadia | Galston |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,225,000 | $2,150,000 |
| Median unit | $446,400 | $446,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | -21.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $880/wk | $880/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1084 | 1087 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,475 | 3,195 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 936 mm | 964 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 28.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Galston scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Galston (1087) sits above Arcadia (1084).
- For buyers
- Galston is the lower entry point at $2,150,000 median, 33% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Galston offers the higher gross rental yield (2.13% vs 1.42%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Galston edges out on average school ICSEA (1087 vs 1084).
Arcadia vs Galston: common questions
Is Arcadia or Galston cheaper to buy in?
Galston has the lower median house price at $2,150,000, roughly 33% below Arcadia ($3,225,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Arcadia or Galston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Galston scores 1087 vs 1084 in Arcadia. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Arcadia or Galston?
Galston scores 46/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Arcadia or Galston?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.13% in Galston vs 1.42% in Arcadia. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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