Camden vs Elderslie (Camden)
The verdict
Camden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.09M in Elderslie (Camden). Elderslie (Camden) rates higher for liveability (76 vs 69). Elderslie (Camden) is closer to the coast (31.8 km vs 33.3 km).
Scores
| Camden | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 53 |
| Transport | 31 | 32 |
| 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 | $1.08M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $650K | $715K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Camden | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 89 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 355 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 385 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,727 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camden | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,039 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Camden · Elderslie (Camden)
Transport
| Camden | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 167 | 161 |
| 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 more affordable, Camden or Elderslie (Camden)?
Camden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Camden or Elderslie (Camden)?
Camden has a higher average school ICSEA (Camden 1039 vs Elderslie (Camden) 1013; 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) 32/100).
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