Camden Head vs Laurieton
The verdict
Laurieton is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $1.13M in Camden Head. Camden Head rates higher for education (61 vs 36). Laurieton rates higher for liveability (51 vs 41). Camden Head is closer to the coast (700 m vs 3.1 km).
Scores
Camden HeadLaurieton
| Camden Head | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 29 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 61 | 36 |
| Liveability | 41 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camden Head | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 149 | 2,012 |
| Median age | 59 | 67 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,218 | $755 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 18.2% |
| Born in Australia | 75.8% | 83.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.7 |
Growth: Camden Head Moderate Growth · Laurieton Moderate Growth
Property
| Camden Head | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.13M | $789K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $623K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 10.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $565 | $565 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 18 |
Median price history
Safety
| Camden Head | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 199 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 671 | 298 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,356 | 6,561 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camden Head | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,000 |
See the full school list on each profile: Camden Head · Laurieton
Transport
| Camden Head | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.7 km | 8.4 km |
Liveability
| Camden Head | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 9 |
| Parks | 2 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 700 m | 3.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 290.7 km | 288.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 730 m | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.9 km | 21.9 km |
Population & growth
| Camden Head | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 149 | 2,012 |
| Estimated 2025 | 162 | 2,184 |
| Projected 2041 | 168 | 2,267 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.11% | 2.07% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Camden Head or Laurieton?
Laurieton is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $1.13M.
Which has better public transport, Camden Head or Laurieton?
Camden Head and Laurieton have similar transport scores.
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