Arcadia Vale vs Brightwaters, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Arcadia Vale | Brightwaters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.7/100 | 28.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.2 / 1k | 84.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 27 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 4 |
| Population | 1,431 | 875 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for investmentArcadia Vale
- Best for best valueArcadia Vale
- Best for best schoolsBrightwaters
Comparison summary
Arcadia Vale and Brightwaters offer different strengths across official suburb data. Arcadia Vale leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Arcadia Vale; Housing (desirability) favours Arcadia Vale; Crime rate favours Arcadia Vale. Quick verdicts: Investment → Arcadia Vale, Best value → Arcadia Vale, Best schools → Brightwaters.