Cambridge Gardens vs Cambridge Park
The verdict
Cambridge Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $974K versus $1.12M in Cambridge Park. Cambridge Park rates higher for transport (76 vs 64). Cambridge Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (125 vs 128 min). On the separate residential safety score, Cambridge Gardens rates higher (85 vs 63/100 in Cambridge Park).
Scores
| Cambridge Gardens | Cambridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 70 |
| Transport | 64 | 76 |
| Education | 36 | 37 |
| Liveability | 91 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cambridge Gardens | Cambridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,030 | 7,054 |
| Median age | 36 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,950 | $1,535 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.5% | 19.9% |
| Born in Australia | 80.4% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Cambridge Gardens Stable · Cambridge Park Stable
Property
| Cambridge Gardens | Cambridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $974K | $1.12M |
| Median unit price | $735K | $763K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 27.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $692 | $692 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cambridge Gardens | Cambridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 49 | 142 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 99 | 99 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 493 | 723 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,197 | 4,607 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cambridge Gardens | Cambridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 921 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cambridge Gardens · Cambridge Park
Transport
| Cambridge Gardens | Cambridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 128 | 125 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Cambridge Gardens | Cambridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 46.5 km | 46.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 47.4 km | 46.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Cambridge Gardens | Cambridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,030 | 7,054 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,067 | 7,184 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,120 | 7,368 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 0.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cambridge Gardens or Cambridge Park?
Cambridge Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Cambridge Gardens 85/100 vs Cambridge Park 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Cambridge Gardens or Cambridge Park?
Cambridge Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $974K versus $1.12M.
Which has better schools, Cambridge Gardens or Cambridge Park?
Cambridge Gardens has a higher average school ICSEA (Cambridge Gardens 965 vs Cambridge Park 921; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cambridge Gardens or Cambridge Park?
Cambridge Park has the higher transport score (Cambridge Gardens 64/100 vs Cambridge Park 76/100).
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