Arcadia Vale, NSW 2283
Lake Macquarie City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2283
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Median house price
$875,000
+9.4% over the past year.
Median of 31 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Arcadia Vale at a glance
- Median unit
- $277,200
- Weekly rent
- $660
- Houses · units $520
- Population
- 1,431
- Median age 45
Prices: Median of 31 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2283), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Arcadia Vale
Houses change hands at $875,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (31 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $277,200, roughly 68% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+9.4%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +9.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $175,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Arcadia Vale on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2283)
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What to know about Arcadia Vale
Arcadia Vale (2283) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW. The median house here is $875,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +9.4% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Arcadia Vale has roughly 1,431 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Arcadia Vale scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,115 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 12/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 20/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Arcadia Vale's population at 1,431, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 75%
- Lone person
- 22%
- Owner occupied
- 81%
- Renter occupied
- 17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.92% (median rent $660/wk against a $875,000 price tag). Units yield 9.75% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (17%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +9.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.92%
- On the $875,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.75%
- On the $277,200 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +9.4%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
21 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,115 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.7°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Arcadia Vale
- What is the median house price in Arcadia Vale?
- The median house price in Arcadia Vale, NSW 2283 is $875,000 (median of 31 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $277,200. Annual growth is +9.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Arcadia Vale?
- A useful starting point is the Arcadia Vale median house price of $875,000 (units $277,200). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Arcadia Vale a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Arcadia Vale is 3.9%: the median weekly house rent is $660 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2283), June 2026) against the median house price of $875,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 9.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Arcadia Vale is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Arcadia Vale postcode?
- Arcadia Vale is in the 2283 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Arcadia Vale?
- Arcadia Vale is a suburb in the Lake Macquarie City Council area, NSW 2283.
- What is the average rent in Arcadia Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $660, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Arcadia Vale?
- There are 20 schools serving Arcadia Vale on this page, including Arcadia Vale Public School, Wangi Wangi Public School, Rathmines Public School.
- How walkable is Arcadia Vale?
- Arcadia Vale has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Arcadia Vale?
- Arcadia Vale is close to Fishing Point, Buttaba, Wangi Wangi, Balmoral, Rathmines.
- What is the population of Arcadia Vale?
- The population of Arcadia Vale is approximately 1,431 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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