Camden vs Elderslie (Camden)
The verdict
Elderslie (Camden) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.23M in Camden. Elderslie (Camden) rates higher for liveability (76 vs 69). Elderslie (Camden) is closer to the coast (31.8 km vs 33.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Elderslie (Camden) rates higher (100 vs 67/100 in Camden).
Scores
| Camden | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 54 |
| Transport | 31 | 33 |
| Education | 52 | 52 |
| Liveability | 69 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camden | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,378 | 7,878 |
| Median age | 43 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,650 | $2,150 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | 31.5% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 83.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Camden Stable · Elderslie (Camden) Moderate Growth
Property
| Camden | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $673K | $658K |
| House price YoY | 26.5% | 16.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Camden | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 89 | 89 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 355 | 114 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 385 | 228 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,898 | 2,094 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camden | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,036 | 1,005 |
See the full school list on each profile: Camden · Elderslie (Camden)
Transport
| Camden | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 139 | 134 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.9 km | 5.9 km |
Liveability
| Camden | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.3 km | 31.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.5 km | 49.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 560 m | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Camden | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,378 | 7,878 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,384 | 8,378 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,517 | 10,132 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | 1.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camden or Elderslie (Camden)?
Elderslie (Camden) has the higher residential safety score (Camden 67/100 vs Elderslie (Camden) 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Camden or Elderslie (Camden)?
Elderslie (Camden) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.23M.
Which has better schools, Camden or Elderslie (Camden)?
Camden has a higher average school ICSEA (Camden 1036 vs Elderslie (Camden) 1005; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Camden or Elderslie (Camden)?
Elderslie (Camden) has the higher transport score (Camden 31/100 vs Elderslie (Camden) 33/100).
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