Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Arcadia

Far northern semi-rural suburb. Its peaceful nature has led churches to establish retreats in the area, including a Benedictine monastery and the Wesley Central Mission complex at Vision Valley.

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Galston Heights
1820 - 1894
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Arcadia

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Originally Dharug country, Arcadia was named in 1894. Timber-getting in the tall forests gave way to citrus orchards by the late nineteenth century, and the area remains semi-rural.