Camden vs Ellis Lane
The verdict
Camden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $2.03M in Ellis Lane. Camden rates higher for liveability (69 vs 44). Camden is closer to the coast (33.3 km vs 36.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ellis Lane rates higher (100 vs 67/100 in Camden).
Scores
| Camden | Ellis Lane | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 41 |
| Transport | 31 | 24 |
| Education | 52 | 56 |
| Liveability | 69 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camden | Ellis Lane | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,378 | 852 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,650 | $2,269 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | 34.1% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 81.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.1 |
Growth: Camden Stable · Ellis Lane Stable
Property
| Camden | Ellis Lane | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $2.03M |
| Median unit price | $650K | Data not available |
| 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 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Camden | Ellis Lane | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 89 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 355 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 385 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,727 | 470 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camden | Ellis Lane | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Ellis Lane
Transport
| Camden | Ellis Lane | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 167 | 168 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.9 km | 10.0 km |
Liveability
| Camden | Ellis Lane | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.3 km | 36.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.5 km | 51.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 560 m | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Camden | Ellis Lane | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,378 | 852 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,384 | 854 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,517 | 887 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | 0.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camden or Ellis Lane?
Ellis Lane has the higher residential safety score (Camden 67/100 vs Ellis Lane 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Camden or Ellis Lane?
Camden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $2.03M.
Which has better public transport, Camden or Ellis Lane?
Camden has the higher transport score (Camden 31/100 vs Ellis Lane 24/100).
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