Overall score
Arcadia Vale
42.8/100
Rathmines
48.9/100
Arcadia Vale vs Rathmines, NSW Suburb Comparison
Arcadia Vale for retirees; Rathmines for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Arcadia ValeRathmines
Crime rate
Arcadia Vale
81.1 / 1k
Rathmines
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arcadia Vale
27
Rathmines
35
Population
Arcadia Vale
1,431
Rathmines
2,076
Metric leadArcadia Vale 3Rathmines 82 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 investmentRathmines
- Best for best valueRathmines
- Best for best schoolsRathmines
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 | Rathmines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.8/100 | 64.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.1 / 1k | 80.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 39 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 13 |
| Green cover | 34.1% | 22.0% |
| Population | 1,431 | 2,076 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Arcadia Vale reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Rathmines is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Arcadia Vale tends to lead on parks and reserves, plus a calmer planning outlook, while Rathmines stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Choose Arcadia Vale if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Rathmines for investors, value-focused buyers, 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.