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Arcadia NSW 2159

Arcadia is a semi-rural suburb in Hornsby Shire known for acreage properties, equestrian facilities and bushland surrounds. It offers a peaceful country feel with easy access to everyday services in nearby Galston, Dural and Glenorie.

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Why families consider Arcadia

Predominantly owner-occupied acreages with families, hobby farmers and long-term residents; a quiet, outdoors-oriented lifestyle with strong equestrian and horticultural communities.

Amenities & services

  • Galston Village (shopping, supermarkets, cafes)
  • Round Corner Dural (Dural Mall, supermarkets, specialty retail)
  • Glenorie Village (supermarket, cafes including Glenorie Bakery)
  • Castle Towers, Castle Hill (major regional shopping centre)
  • Galston Medical Centre, Galston
  • Dural Family Medical Practice, Dural
  • Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Hornsby
  • Galston Club bistro and local cafes/restaurants in Galston and Dural
  • Galston Library, Galston
  • Hornsby Library, Hornsby

Transport & connectivity

  • Nearest rail: Hornsby Station (T1/T9), Berowra Station (T1), Cherrybrook and Castle Hill (Metro North West)
  • Bus routes: 637 and 638 (CDC Hillsbus) via Galston/Glenorie to Castle Hill and surrounds
  • Major roads: Galston Road (via Galston Gorge), Arcadia Road, Old Northern Road, Pennant Hills Road (A28) and M1 access via Hornsby/Berowra

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Fagan Park (gardens, playgrounds, picnic areas, walking paths)
  • Bushwalking in Berowra Valley National Park and Marramarra National Park
  • Equestrian activities at the Rural Sports Facility (Galston) and local pony clubs
  • Galston Recreation Reserve (sports fields and community events)
  • Galston Gorge scenic drives and lookouts
  • Fagan Park, Galston
  • Berowra Valley National Park (Galston Gorge)
  • Marramarra National Park
  • Muogamarra Nature Reserve (seasonal access)
  • Galston Recreation Reserve

Education context

Limited options within Arcadia; a broader range of preschools, long day care and family day care available in nearby Galston, Dural and Glenorie, with moderate waitlists for infants.

  • Macquarie University, North Ryde
  • Western Sydney University Hawkesbury, Richmond
  • University of Sydney, Camperdown/Darlington
  • University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Ultimo