Arcadia, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ArcadiaSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 1,475 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2159 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 218 m (715 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 42 km (26 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Hornsby Shire | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Hornsby | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Berowra | ||||||||||||||
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Arcadia is a peaceful, semi-rural suburb of Sydney, located in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is about 42 kilometres north-west of the main city centre. Arcadia is part of the Hornsby Shire local government area.
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History of Arcadia
The name Arcadia comes from a region in Greece. In Greek mythology, Arcadia was known as a beautiful, peaceful place. It was like a quiet countryside retreat.
The Arcadia Post Office first opened on 1 December 1895. Before that, it was called the Upper Galston office. It closed down in 1974.
Original Inhabitants
The first people to live in the Arcadia area were the Darug people. They are the traditional owners of this land.
European Settlement
The name Dooral was used on a map in April 1817 by Surveyor James Meehan. This name originally covered a much larger area. It included what we now know as Arcadia, Dural, Glenorie, and Galston.
Timber cutters started working in the area around 1817. The early settlements were known by names like Upper, Middle, Lower, North, and Little Dural. The name Arcadia was first given to a public school that opened here in 1895. Later, the whole suburb adopted this name.
Who Lives in Arcadia?
According to the 2021 Australian census, there were 1,475 people living in Arcadia. Most residents, about 79.6%, were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included England (4.8%) and New Zealand (2.0%).
Most people in Arcadia, 88.1%, speak only English at home. Some other languages spoken include Italian (1.3%) and Arabic (0.9%). When it comes to religion, many residents said they had no religion (33.3%). Others were Catholic (27.0%) or Anglican (17.5%).
Getting Around Arcadia
Arcadia Road is the main road that runs through the suburb. It connects Arcadia to Galston. If you follow it north, it becomes Bay Road. Bay Road leads to Berrilee and Berowra Waters. Arcadia Road also links up with Cobah Road, which goes north to Fiddletown.
Important Places in Arcadia
Here are some notable landmarks you can find in Arcadia:
- St Benedict's Monastery
- St Columb's Anglican Church
- Arcadia Public School
- Arcadia Park - This is where the Arcadia Rural Fire Service is located.
- Arcadia Community Hall
Schools in Arcadia
[Arcadia Public School] is the local primary school. It teaches children from Kindergarten up to Year 6.
A special website and a book about Arcadia's history were created in 2014. This was part of the Arcadia Public School's 120th anniversary celebrations. The committee behind this project won an award in 2015. It was the [Owen Nannelli Memorial Award] from Hornsby Shire Council.
Northholm Grammar School also has an Arcadia address. This is a private school that teaches students from Kindergarten all the way to Year 12.
Arcadia in Movies
Arcadia has even been featured in a movie! Arcadia Road and some houses on Roscommon Road were used in the Australian film, Tomorrow, When The War Began.
