Overall score
Arcadia Vale
42.8/100
Yarrawonga Park
30.2/100
Arcadia Vale vs Yarrawonga Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Arcadia Vale for retirees and families; Yarrawonga Park for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Arcadia ValeYarrawonga Park
Crime rate
Arcadia Vale
81.1 / 1k
Yarrawonga Park
75.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arcadia Vale
27
Yarrawonga Park
5
Population
Arcadia Vale
1,431
Yarrawonga Park
390
Metric leadArcadia Vale 8Yarrawonga Park 31 tiedacross 12 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 investmentArcadia Vale
- Best for best valueArcadia Vale
- Best for best schoolsYarrawonga Park
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 | Yarrawonga Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 30.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.8/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.1 / 1k | 75.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 4 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 3 |
| Green cover | 34.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,431 | 390 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Arcadia Vale is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Yarrawonga Park 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 public transport access, whereas Yarrawonga Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Arcadia Vale, while Yarrawonga Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.