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Arcadia Vale

NSW 2283 • Rest of NSW

1,431
Population (2021)
$38,896
Median Income
1.35 km²
Area
$385/wk
Median Rent
LakesideQuietHistoricAffordableRural

About Arcadia Vale

Arcadia Vale is a small lakeside suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie, located on the western shore of Lake Macquarie between Toronto and Morisset. It had a population of 1,431 at the 2021 Census, with the Awabakal people as the traditional custodians of the area. The suburb sits 34 km south-west of Newcastle and 133 km north of Sydney.

Subdivided in 1922, Arcadia Vale has a rich history dating back to the Great Depression when displaced miners settled along the waterfront. Today it offers a peaceful lakeside lifestyle with waterfront access and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy proximity to Toronto's town centre for shopping and services, while the natural bushland setting appeals to those seeking a quieter pace of life.

Arcadia Vale falls under postcode 2283 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lake Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2283
Urban Area
Lake Macquarie - West
LGA / Council
Lake Macquarie
Federal Electorate
Hunter
State Electorate
Lake Macquarie
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.06°, 151.58°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1.35 km²
Elevation
17m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Dora Creek
7 km
N/A (drive)
Morisset
14 km
N/A (drive)
Fassifern
10 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • 275 — Toronto to Morisset via western lake shore 20-25 min to Toronto

Commute to Newcastle

Distance
34 km
By Train
N/A (drive to Dora Creek + 50 min train)
By Bus
60-75 min (via Toronto interchange)
By Car (Peak)
40-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35 min

🛣️ Car-dependent suburb; limited bus services along the western lake shore

Walkability Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car. Limited footpaths and no nearby commercial centres within walking distance.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Arcadia Vale by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Arcadia Vale Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Arcadia Vale" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$385
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,684
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
45 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,378
Census 2021
1,431
▲ 3.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,824
Income 2021
$38,896
▲ 22.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,232
Born Overseas 147

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 42
  • 2. New Zealand 21
  • 3. Ireland 11
  • 4. Thailand 9
  • 5. Germany 8
  • 6. Scotland 8
  • 7. Philippines 7
  • 8. Netherlands 6
  • 9. Croatia 4
  • 10. South Africa 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 644
Australian 640
Scottish 181
Irish 162
Australian Aboriginal 81
German 61
Dutch 46
Italian 24
New Zealander 17
Welsh 13

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,020
Both parents born in Australia
184
Both parents born overseas
177
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.1%
No Religion
44.0%
Buddhism
0.8%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
67 (4.7%)
5-14 years
177 (12.4%)
15-19 years
87 (6.1%)
20-24 years
80 (5.6%)
25-34 years
139 (9.7%)
35-44 years
155 (10.8%)
45-54 years
204 (14.3%)
55-64 years
234 (16.4%)
65-74 years
173 (12.1%)
75-84 years
92 (6.4%)
85+ years
32 (2.2%)

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