Overall score
Arcadia Vale
42.8/100
Coal Point
46.4/100
Arcadia Vale vs Coal Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Arcadia Vale for retirees and families; Coal Point for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Arcadia ValeCoal Point
Crime rate
Arcadia Vale
81.1 / 1k
Coal Point
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arcadia Vale
27
Coal Point
18
Population
Arcadia Vale
1,431
Coal Point
1,749
Metric leadArcadia Vale 6Coal Point 52 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesArcadia Vale
- Best for familiesArcadia Vale
- Best for best valueArcadia Vale
- Best for best schoolsCoal Point
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.
| Category | Arcadia Vale | Coal Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.8/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.1 / 1k | 80.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 42 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 27 |
| Green cover | 34.1% | 20.6% |
| Population | 1,431 | 1,749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Arcadia Vale reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Coal Point is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Arcadia Vale pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Coal Point is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a larger local community.
Arcadia Vale suits families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Coal Point is the stronger match for retirees and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.