Arcadia vs Middle Dural
Arcadia (median $3,225,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Middle Dural ($4,164,000).
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Arcadia and Middle Dural side by side
| Measure | Arcadia | Middle Dural |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,225,000 | $4,164,000 |
| Median unit | $446,400 | $486,720 |
| House price change, 12 months | -21.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $880/wk | $880/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1084 | 1082 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,475 | 1,040 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 936 mm | 894 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 28.8°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arcadia (1084) sits above Middle Dural (1082).
- For buyers
- Arcadia is the lower entry point at $3,225,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Arcadia offers the higher gross rental yield (1.42% vs 1.10%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Arcadia edges out on average school ICSEA (1084 vs 1082).
Arcadia vs Middle Dural: common questions
Is Arcadia or Middle Dural cheaper to buy in?
Arcadia has the lower median house price at $3,225,000, roughly 23% below Middle Dural ($4,164,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Arcadia or Middle Dural have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arcadia scores 1084 vs 1082 in Middle Dural. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Arcadia or Middle Dural?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.42% in Arcadia vs 1.10% in Middle Dural. 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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