Camden vs Camden South
The verdict
Camden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.17M in Camden South. Camden rates higher for liveability (69 vs 45). Camden South rates higher for transport (52 vs 31). Camden South is closer to the coast (31.1 km vs 33.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Camden South rates higher (100 vs 67/100 in Camden).
Scores
| Camden | Camden South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 50 |
| Transport | 31 | 52 |
| Education | 52 | 52 |
| Liveability | 69 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camden | Camden South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,378 | 4,595 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,650 | $2,032 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | 30.8% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 85.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Camden Stable · Camden South Stable
Property
| Camden | Camden South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | $650K | $748K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Camden | Camden South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 89 | 65 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 355 | 109 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 385 | 174 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,727 | 1,741 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camden | Camden South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,039 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Camden · Camden South
Transport
| Camden | Camden South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 167 | 169 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.9 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Camden | Camden South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 24 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.3 km | 31.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.5 km | 52.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 560 m | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Camden | Camden South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,378 | 4,595 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,384 | 4,603 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,517 | 4,784 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | 0.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camden or Camden South?
Camden South has the higher residential safety score (Camden 67/100 vs Camden South 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Camden or Camden South?
Camden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.17M.
Which has better public transport, Camden or Camden South?
Camden South has the higher transport score (Camden 31/100 vs Camden South 52/100).
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