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Arcadia

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2159
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A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a -5.49% capital gain.

It also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.Investors saw the median home price rise to $3,225,000

The augmented property values in the suburb are trailing behind the territorial average of 5.63% in 2016.

On the other hand, based on current median home prices for the suburb, Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $755.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in ARCADIA usually have to wait an average of N/A days before their assets are lifted off the market.

The NSW suburb ranks 1140th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in NSW, posting a 1.22% return.

It also places places 1247th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Arcadia lies approximately 45 kilometres northwest of the Sydney central business district, presenting a semi-rural setting within the Hornsby Shire that remains accessible via the M1 Pacific Motorway.

The suburb had an estimated population of around 2,500 residents at the most recent census, with a high proportion of families and couples living on properties that range from acre‑sized lots to hobby farms. 

The median age in the area is slightly above the state average, reflecting a mature community with a stable demographic profile.

Arcadia benefits from a rural-residential character, characterised by low urban density, drawing residents who prefer a blend of bushland outlook and suburban convenience.

Public transport in Arcadia includes the 637 bus route, which connects the suburb to Hornsby Station. This route links to ferry, train, and bus services across Greater Sydney.

School‑bus services also serve local private and public schools in nearby Galston and Dural.

Essential establishments near Arcadia include convenience stores and cafés in Galston village, approximately three kilometres to the north‑west, alongside medical centres and a supermarket.

The larger retail centres at Dural and Hornsby, both within a ten- to fifteen-minute drive, offer major supermarkets, banks, and specialist services.

Recreational activities centre around Arcadia Park and numerous bushwalking and mountain‑bike trails that weave through the surrounding Berowra Valley National Park.

Equestrian facilities and private tennis courts are common on local properties, while the proximity to Berowra Waters, about ten minutes by car, provides boating and waterfront leisure opportunities.

The Galston Gorge lookout to the north offers scenic outlooks and picnic areas that draw weekend visitors.

Arcadia maintains a semi‑rural lifestyle with direct access to natural reserves, contributing to an ambience that balances tranquillity with practical connectivity. Housing consists mainly of low‑density dwellings set on generous land parcels.

Local infrastructure supports a self-contained life, with community groups and rural fire service involvement drawing on the volunteer spirit of residents.

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