Camden vs Kirkham
The verdict
Camden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $2.61M in Kirkham. Camden rates higher for transport (31 vs 24). Kirkham rates higher for liveability (76 vs 69). Kirkham has a shorter estimated CBD commute (160 vs 167 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kirkham rates higher (100 vs 67/100 in Camden).
Scores
| Camden | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 52 |
| Transport | 31 | 24 |
| Education | 52 | 57 |
| 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 | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,378 | 690 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,650 | $3,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | 37.7% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.4 |
Growth: Camden Stable · Kirkham Moderate Growth
Property
| Camden | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $2.61M |
| 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 | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 89 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 355 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 385 | 290 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,727 | 870 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camden | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,039 | Data not available |
Transport
| Camden | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 167 | 160 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.9 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Camden | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 33.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.5 km | 49.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 560 m | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Camden | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,378 | 690 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,384 | 734 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,517 | 887 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | 1.56% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camden or Kirkham?
Kirkham has the higher residential safety score (Camden 67/100 vs Kirkham 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Camden or Kirkham?
Camden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $2.61M.
Which has better public transport, Camden or Kirkham?
Camden has the higher transport score (Camden 31/100 vs Kirkham 24/100).
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