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Arcadia vs Berowra Heights, NSW suburb comparison

Arcadia for retirees and families; Berowra Heights for investment and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

ArcadiaBerowra Heights

Overall score

Arcadia

50.2/100

Berowra Heights

57.8/100

Crime rate

Arcadia

16.6 / 1k

Berowra Heights

13.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Arcadia

14

Berowra Heights

70

Population

Arcadia

1,475

Berowra Heights

5,286

Metric leadArcadia 1Berowra Heights 81 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryArcadiaBerowra Heights
Overall score50.2/10057.8/100
Housing (desirability)44.3/10050.4/100
Crime rate16.6 / 1k13.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools12
Parks & reserves—3
Public transport stops5965
Walkability30.0/10076.0/100
Nearby amenities1470
Planning activity621
Population1,4755,286
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Arcadia is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Berowra Heights is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Berowra Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Arcadia keeps a flatter suburban layout.

Arcadia pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas Berowra Heights is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Arcadia suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Berowra Heights is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.

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