Side by sideSuburb comparison

Arcadia vs Toolamba West.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Arcadia edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arcadia (956) sits above Toolamba West (931).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Arcadia edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 931).

Common questionsArcadia vs Toolamba West

Common questions

Does Arcadia or Toolamba West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arcadia scores 956 vs 931 in Toolamba West. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Arcadia
Metric
Toolamba West

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$298/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
87.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
14,605
Population
110
38
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
956
Avg ICSEA
931

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).