Side by sideSuburb comparison

Glenorie vs Arcadia.

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 (1084) sits above Glenorie (1071).

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 (1084 vs 1071).

Common questionsGlenorie vs Arcadia

Common questions

Does Glenorie or Arcadia have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arcadia scores 1084 vs 1071 in Glenorie. 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

Glenorie
Metric
Arcadia

Price & Market

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

Rental

$525/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$480/wk
$543/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$485/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
3,792
Population
1,475
42
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
20
1071
Avg ICSEA
1084

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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