Arcadia Vale at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
1,431
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Arcadia Vale.
The postcode for Arcadia Vale is 2283 (NSW).
Arcadia Vale (2283) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
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.
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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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
1,431
Median age
45
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$385/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
1,431
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Arcadia Vale.
Local schools for Arcadia Vale
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Government School Catchment
Arcadia Vale Public School
Wangi Wangi Public School
Rathmines Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Arcadia Vale.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2283, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Arcadia Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $385.
- 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 cited
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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