Side by sideSuburb comparison

Middle Dural 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 Middle Dural (1082).

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 1082).

Common questionsMiddle Dural vs Arcadia

Common questions

Does Middle Dural or Arcadia have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arcadia scores 1084 vs 1082 in Middle Dural. 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

Middle Dural
Metric
Arcadia

Price & Market

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

Rental

$600/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$480/wk
$650/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$485/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,040
Population
1,475
46
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1082
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).