Overall score
Arcadia Vale
36.4/100
Kilaben Bay
38.4/100
Arcadia Vale vs Kilaben Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Arcadia Vale for families; Kilaben Bay for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Arcadia ValeKilaben Bay
Crime rate
Arcadia Vale
81.1 / 1k
Kilaben Bay
81.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arcadia Vale
26
Kilaben Bay
22
Population
Arcadia Vale
1,431
Kilaben Bay
1,516
Metric leadArcadia Vale 2Kilaben Bay 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKilaben Bay
- Best for familiesArcadia Vale
- Best for investmentKilaben Bay
- Best for best valueKilaben Bay
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 | Kilaben Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.1 / 1k | 81.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 38 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 8 |
| Population | 1,431 | 1,516 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Arcadia Vale reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Kilaben Bay is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Arcadia Vale tends to lead on parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities, while Kilaben Bay stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Kilaben Bay, while Arcadia Vale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.