Overall score
Arcadia Vale
36.4/100
Yarrawonga Park
22.9/100
Arcadia Vale vs Yarrawonga Park, NSW suburb comparison
Arcadia Vale for retirees and investment.
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
26
Yarrawonga Park
2
Population
Arcadia Vale
1,431
Yarrawonga Park
390
Metric leadArcadia Vale 8Yarrawonga Park 2across 10 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 investmentArcadia Vale
- Best for best valueArcadia Vale
- Best for best schoolsArcadia Vale
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 | 36.4/100 | 22.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.1 / 1k | 75.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 4 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 3 |
| Population | 1,431 | 390 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Arcadia Vale is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Yarrawonga Park is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Arcadia Vale pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Yarrawonga Park is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Arcadia Vale sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Yarrawonga Park.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Arcadia Vale, while Yarrawonga Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.