Arcadia, NSW 2159 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Arcadia is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2159, home to 1,475 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hornsby local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 38 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,475
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,659 /week
- Median personal income
- $920 /week
- Median family income
- $2,736 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hornsby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Berowra
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $485 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,300
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Arcadia Public School
- Galston Public School
- Middle Dural Public School
- Galston High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 15 bus stops
- Arcadia Rd At Vision Valley Rd
- 137 Arcadia Rd
- 131 Arcadia Rd
- Arcadia Rd Opp 168
- Arcadia Rd After Geelans Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 37.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 45.6% of the 502 resolvable premises in Arcadia. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 45.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 16.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 37.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 84 across postcode 2159 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 30% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 21 theft, 18 property damage, 17 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arcadia?
Arcadia (NSW 2159) had 1,475 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Hornsby local government area.
What is the median rent in Arcadia?
The median advertised rent in Arcadia is $485/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Arcadia?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Arcadia covering government sectors. Nearest include: Arcadia Public School (0.9 km), Galston Public School (3.2 km), Middle Dural Public School (4.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Arcadia?
Arcadia is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (45.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Arcadia?
Across postcode 2159, 84 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (21), property damage (18), violent (17). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Arcadia?
In Arcadia, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (37.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Arcadia?
15 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Arcadia centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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