Arcadia South VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Arcadia South, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Arcadia South VIC is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Arcadia South is $739 per week ($38,428 per year). Median rent in Arcadia South is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Arcadia South has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Arcadia South has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arcadia South is $867.

There were 10 recorded offences in Arcadia South in 2025-25, a rate of 105 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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Arcadia South Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Arcadia South Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$739/wk
$38,428 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$425/wk
$1,842 per month
👤
Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Arcadia South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.2% (42) Female 53.8% (49)

Population Density

1.4
people per km²
95 people · 69.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,624
Family income/wk

Arcadia South Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Arcadia South Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
32.3% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
67.7% 21 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Arcadia South Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Arcadia South Religion

Catholic
36.3%
No Religion
35.2%
Anglican
12.1%
Not stated
7.7%
Eastern Orthodox
5.5%
Uniting Church
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Arcadia South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
42.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Arcadia South Employment

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Employed full-time
40.6% 26 people
Employed part-time
18.8% 12 people
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Not in labour force
40.6% 26 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Arcadia South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
70.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.5%
Bachelor Degree
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Arcadia South Occupation

Managers
27.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Professionals
16.7%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%
Labourers
11.1%
Sales Workers
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Arcadia South Field of Study

Engineering
28.6%
Management & Commerce
28.6%
Agriculture & Environment
21.4%
Education
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Arcadia South Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Arcadia South Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
12.0%
$650-$799/wk
16.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
24.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
12.0%
$4,000+/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Arcadia South Marital Status

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Married
47.1% 41
↔️
Separated
3.4% 3
📋
Divorced
12.6% 11
👤
Never married
36.8% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Arcadia South Ancestry

English
38.5%
Australian
26.7%
Irish
12.6%
Scottish
9.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.7%
Serbian
3.7%
Other
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Arcadia South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
35.7%
Vocational Education
35.7%
Secondary — Government
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Arcadia South Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
11.1% 21
No need for assistance
88.9% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Arcadia South Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
13.9% 11
Not a volunteer
86.1% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Arcadia South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
20.0%
$300-$449/mo
25.0%
$600-$799/mo
15.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Arcadia South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.5%
Car (passenger)
18.4%
Walked only
10.5%
Did not go to work
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Arcadia South Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
38.5%
3 vehicles
28.2%
4+ vehicles
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Arcadia South Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.7%
3 bedrooms
48.4%
4 bedrooms
29.0%
5 bedrooms
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Arcadia South Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
45.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Arcadia South Indigenous Population

6.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
11
Indigenous residents
154
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Arcadia South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Arthritis
8
Diabetes
6
Asthma
3
Cancer
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Arcadia South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.6%
$150-$299/wk
10.1%
$300-$399/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$650-$799/wk
4.3%
$800-$999/wk
13.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Arcadia South Family Structure

Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — no children under 15
29.5%
One parent — children under 15
19.2%
Couple — children under 15
14.1%
One parent — no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Arcadia South Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.8% 3
👤
Never served
96.2% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Arcadia South Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
22.8% 18
Did not provide
77.2% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Arcadia South Children Ever Born

No children
29.2%
1 child
16.7%
2 children
37.5%
4 children
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Arcadia South When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
3
2019
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Arcadia South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.7%
5–14 hours
33.8%
15–29 hours
12.3%
30+ hours
6.2%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Arcadia South Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
30.6%
3 persons
19.4%
4 persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Arcadia South Where Residents Moved From

Same address
77
Moved from VIC
14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Arcadia South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
60.0%
Step family — no other children
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Arcadia South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 10 total

Theft
5
Assault
2
Break & Enter
2
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Arcadia South Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $425/wk
Rent-to-Income 30.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Arcadia South

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $425/wk
Left after rent $950/wk
Rent share 30.9%

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Arcadia South vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arcadia South

What is the population of Arcadia South VIC?

The population of Arcadia South VIC is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Arcadia South?

The median personal income in Arcadia South VIC is $739 per week, or $38,428 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.

How much is rent in Arcadia South?

Median rent in Arcadia South VIC is $425 per week ($1,842 per month).Rent represents 30.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Arcadia South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arcadia South VIC is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Arcadia South?

The median age in Arcadia South VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Arcadia South a good suburb to live in?

Arcadia South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 95.The median income is $739/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20057. All dollar figures in AUD.