Arcadia vs Picnic Bay
Arcadia scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Picnic Bay (985) sits above Arcadia (961).
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Arcadia and Picnic Bay side by side
| Measure | Arcadia | Picnic Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | – | 367 |
| Median age | – | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1304 mm | 1304 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.6°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Picnic Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 961).
Arcadia vs Picnic Bay: common questions
Does Arcadia or Picnic Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Picnic Bay scores 985 vs 961 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 Picnic Bay?
Arcadia scores 20/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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.
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