Arcadia, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Arcadia, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
| Locality | Arcadia |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.6068 |
| Longitude | 151.07473 |
| Population | 1,352 |
| Density | 60.4 /km² |
| Area | 22.4 km² |
| Elevation | 156 m |
| Postcode | 2159 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 32 km north-northwest |
Arcadia is a locality in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,352. The locality covers an area of 22.4 km², giving a population density of about 60.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 156 m above sea level. It lies approximately 32 km north-northwest of Sydney. Arcadia is located at 33.6068°S, 151.0747°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2159. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Arcadia unfolds as a verdant enclave, where the gentle slopes of the Hornsby Plateau begin to yield to the deeper gullies and sandstone outcrops characteristic of this region. It lies 10.2 km north of Hornsby, NSW (from Hornsby, NSW: bearing 349°T), and is situated 13.1 km north-north-east of Cherrybrook. The air here carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a mingling of damp soil and the resinous scent of eucalypts that cling to the hillsides, their broad leaves catching the sun in a thousand shimmering facets. Here and there, the landscape opens to reveal glimpses of distant, hazy blue ridges, a reminder of the broader terrain that surrounds this quiet corner. The very texture of the land speaks of resilience, of ancient geological forces shaping a place where suburban sprawl has, for the most part, yielded to the persistent embrace of natural bushland.
The history of Arcadia is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quieter rhythms of settlement and the enduring connection to the land. Originally part of a vast Aboriginal territory, the area later saw the establishment of small farms and orchards, their produce finding its way to burgeoning Sydney markets. The economy, though now largely residential, still retains echoes of its agricultural past, with remnants of older properties hinting at the orchards that once flourished. This locality is known for its peaceful character, a place where the pace of life allows for a more deliberate appreciation of the surrounding natural beauty, a subtle charm that draws those seeking a respite from the city's clamour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Arcadia, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Arcadia, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
Detailed location data for Arcadia includes the postcode (2159), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Arcadia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |