Camden vs Grasmere
The verdict
Camden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $2.56M in Grasmere. Camden rates higher for liveability (69 vs 54). Camden is closer to the coast (33.3 km vs 35.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Grasmere rates higher (100 vs 67/100 in Camden).
Scores
CamdenGrasmere
| Camden | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 44 |
| Transport | 31 | 26 |
| Education | 52 | 53 |
| Liveability | 69 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camden | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,378 | 2,105 |
| Median age | 43 | 59 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,650 | $1,652 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | 30.3% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 80.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Camden Stable · Grasmere Stable
Property
| Camden | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $2.56M |
| Median unit price | $673K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 26.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 64 |
Median price history
Safety
| Camden | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 89 | 48 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 355 | 95 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 385 | 143 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,898 | 1,853 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camden | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,036 | Data not available |
Transport
| Camden | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 139 | 144 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.9 km | 8.6 km |
Liveability
| Camden | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.3 km | 35.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.5 km | 53.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 560 m | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Camden | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,378 | 2,105 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,384 | 2,109 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,517 | 2,192 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | 0.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camden or Grasmere?
Grasmere has the higher residential safety score (Camden 67/100 vs Grasmere 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Camden or Grasmere?
Camden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $2.56M.
Which has better public transport, Camden or Grasmere?
Camden has the higher transport score (Camden 31/100 vs Grasmere 26/100).
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