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Arcadia, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Arcadia is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,352. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,352 Population 1/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$31,096 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,096 median income, 2.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$273,200 home value, $1,366/mo rent

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About Arcadia

Arcadia is a semi-rural suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 42 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Hornsby Shire.

People

Population1,352
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,096
Per Capita$31,096
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

D
Home Value$273,200
Rent$1,366
Ownership88.3%
Housing Units541

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Population1,352
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Coordinates-33.6167°, 151.0333°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,096
Median Age46.0 years

About Arcadia

Arcadia is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,352. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet (156 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Arcadia has a population of 1,352 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,352
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
2,265.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Arcadia vs Australia Average

The median household income in Arcadia is $31,096, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,096 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $598, 58% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 128 business establishments.

Income: Arcadia vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$31,096
59% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$31,096
Avg Weekly Wage$598

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)128

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Arcadia is $273,200, 3% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,366 (17% above the national average of $1,163). 88.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 541 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$273,200
3% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,366
17% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.3%
Owner-Occupied88.3%
Renter-Occupied11.7%
Housing Units541

Property Tax

Climate in Arcadia

Arcadia has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.6°C), the coldest is Jul (12.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 929 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 74°F 18° / 29.2° 86.4
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 17.8° / 28.5° 134.6
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 16° / 26.4° 99.1
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24° 78.3
May 15.2°C / 59°F 9.5° / 20.8° 63.0
Jun 12.8°C / 55°F 7.5° / 18.2° 99.3
Jul 12.1°C / 54°F 6.3° / 17.9° 48.0
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 7° / 19.5° 47.4
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.5° / 22.4° 48.5
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 12° / 24.5° 62.5
Nov 20°C / 68°F 14.2° / 25.9° 81.5
Dec 22°C / 72°F 16.3° / 27.7° 80.6
Arcadia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-33.6167°N, 151.0333°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 76 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 102 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 142 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 146 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 146 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 142 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 94 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 73 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 56 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 61 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 77 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 104 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 71 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 136 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 93 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 76 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 142 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 135 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 140 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in

Arcadia has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 53°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Arcadia

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Arcadia Public School — — — —
Northholm Grammar School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Arcadia

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Triple J — AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple J (QLD) alternative, indie AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Sydney news, talk AAC 94 kbps
triple j (NSW) dance, hip-hop AAC 238 kbps
Indian link radio music MP3 128 kbps
2SM SRN Sydney news talk, sport AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Radio National Live 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
ABC Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 — AAC+ 64 kbps
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Power Cuts Radio — AAC+ 64 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 — AAC+ 128 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM — AAC 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio — AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Arcadia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Addington Museum
Armaments Display
Blacktown Arts Centre
Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum
Burnside Heritage Centre
Butterfly Museum
Carisbrook House
City of Canada Bay Museum
Cobham Hall Museum
Cockatoo Island
Don Bank Museum
Elizabeth Farm
Experiment Farm Cottage
Fairfield City Museum And Gallery
Fairfield City Museum and Gallery
Former Barracks Building
Hawkesbury Regional Museum
Headland Park
House Down Under
Howe House
Justice & Police Museum
Kennards Hire Museum
Linnwood Museum
Macquarie University Art Gallery
Mary MacKillop Place Museum
Murama Healing Space
Museum of Sydney
Museums Discovery Centre
MV Cape Don
Nativity House Museum And Gallery
Netherby House
New South Wales Lancers Memorial Museum
NSW Schoolhouse Museum
Old Government House
Old Sydney Town
Opal Museum
Peninsula House & Tebbutt's Observatory 1879 & 1894
Riverstone Museum
Rouse Hill Estate
Rouse Hill House
Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre
Susannah Place Museum
Sydney Observatory
The Big Dig Education Centre
The King's School Robert Robertson Museum
The Rocks Discovery Museum
Vaucluse House
Waterfall Art Gallery
Willoughby District Historical Society
Woolwich Dock and Parklands

Libraries in Arcadia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Artarmon Library0.0
Artarmon Library0.0
Auburn Library0.0
Balmain Library0.0
Balmain Library0.0
Baulkham Hills Library0.0
Beaumont Road Public School library0.0
Berowra Branch Library0.0
Carlingford Library0.0
Castle Cove Library0.0
Castle Cove Library0.0
Castle Hill Library0.0
Castlecrag Library0.0
Castlecrag Library0.0
Chatswood Library0.0
Concord Library0.0
Conservatorium Library0.0
Conservatorium Library0.0
Constitution Hill Branch Library0.0
Customs House Library0.0
Customs House Library0.0
Dennis Johnson Library0.0
Dundas Valley Branch Library0.0
Dural Library0.0
Eastwood Library0.0
Epping Branch Library0.0
Ermington Library0.0
Federal Court of Australia Library & Information Services, Parramatta0.0
Forestville Library0.0
Galston Library0.0
Gladesville Library0.0
Gladesville Library0.0
Gladesville Library0.0
Glen Street Library0.0
Gordon Library0.0
Granville Branch Library0.0
Greenwich Library0.0
Greenwich Library0.0
Greystanes Library0.0
Guildford Library0.0
Hornsby Library0.0
Lalor Park Library0.0
Lane Cove Library0.0
Lane Cove Library0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Learning Space0.0
Library Building0.0
Lidcombe Library0.0
Lindfield Library0.0
Local Studies Family History Library0.0
Macquarie University Library0.0
Max Webber Library0.0
Merrylands Central Library0.0
Mitchell Library0.0
Mosman Public Library0.0
Mosman Public Library0.0
Mount Druitt Library0.0
Naremburn Library0.0
Naremburn Library0.0
North Ryde Library0.0
Northbridge Library0.0
Northbridge Library0.0
Parramatta Library0.0
Pennant Hills Library0.0
Persian Library0.0
PJ Walsh Library0.0
Riverstone Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
School Library0.0
Seaforth Library0.0
Smithfield Library0.0
St Clair Branch Public Library0.0
St Ives Library0.0
St Leonards Library0.0
Stanton Library0.0
Street Library0.0
Terry Hills Community Library0.0
The Kings' School Parramatta CLL Senior Library0.0
Turramurra Library0.0
Vinegar Hill Memorial Library0.0
Warringah Mall Library0.0
Watsons Bay Library0.0
Watsons Bay Library0.0
Wentworth Point Community Centre & Library0.0
Wentworthville Library0.0
West Chatswood Library0.0
West Ryde Library0.0
Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus Library0.0
Wetherill Park Library0.0
Whitlam Library0.0
Windsor Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Arcadia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chatswood Mall Market
Eastwood Night Markets
Kirribilli Markets
Kirribilli Markets
Market Square
Minchinbury Fruit Market
Northside Produce Market
Northside Produce Market
Paddy's Market
Paddy's Market Flemington
The Rocks Market
The Rocks Market

Breweries in Arcadia

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4 Pines Brewing Company HQ
Bucketty's Brewing Co.
Dad & Dave's Brewing
Dad & Daves Brewing
Flat Rock Brew Cafe
Flat Rock Brew Cafe
Manly Spirits Co.
Nomad Brewing Company
Tooheys Brewery Lidcombe

Stadiums & Teams in Arcadia

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Airports Near Arcadia

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport—Large Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip—Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport—Small Airport
Katoomba Airport—Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield—Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip—Small Airport
The Oaks Airport—Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip—Small Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome—Small Airport
Wilton Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Arcadia

25 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Australian Skin Cancer Clinics
Chatswood Medical & Dental Centre
Chatswood Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Chiro & SportsMed.
Clinic 16 - Northern Sydney Sexual Health Clinic
Crows Nest Child and Family Health Centre
Douglass Hanly Moir
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Hill Street Health Hub (Roseville)
Hunters Hill Medical Practice and Allied Health
Hypoxi Balgowlah
Lane Cove Child and Family Health Centre
Monash IVF Sydney Day Hospital
Mount Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine
Mount Druitt Private Opioid Treatment Clinic
Neutral Bay Medical Centre
Northern Beaches Rehabilitation
Opioid Treatment Program RNSH
Oracle Healthcare
Physiocise
Tensegrity Sports Clinics
The Mojo Klinik
Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arcadia

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Benedict's

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arcadia

What is the population of Arcadia?

Arcadia has a population of 1,352 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Arcadia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,096, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $273,200 (3% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,366 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Arcadia?

Arcadia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches.

How is the job market in Arcadia?

The job market in Arcadia is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $598. There are 128 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Arcadia?

The median home value in Arcadia is $273,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,366. The homeownership rate is 88.3%.

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