Camden Park vs Novar Gardens
The verdict
Camden Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.31M in Novar Gardens. Camden Park rates higher for transport (95 vs 79). Camden Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (33 vs 35 min). On the separate residential safety score, Camden Park rates higher (46 vs 12/100 in Novar Gardens).
Scores
| Camden Park | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 76 |
| Transport | 95 | 79 |
| Education | 74 | 70 |
| Liveability | 79 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camden Park | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,338 | 2,508 |
| Median age | 36 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,398 | $1,468 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 41.9% |
| Born in Australia | 66.3% | 74.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Camden Park Moderate Growth · Novar Gardens Moderate Growth
Property
| Camden Park | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $1.31M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 22.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Camden Park | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 12 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 389 | 837 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 159 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,602 | 7,376 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camden Park | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,112 |
See the full school list on each profile: Camden Park · Novar Gardens
Transport
| Camden Park | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 710 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Camden Park | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.9 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Camden Park | Novar Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,338 | 2,508 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,558 | 2,673 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,045 | 3,039 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.61% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camden Park or Novar Gardens?
Camden Park has the higher residential safety score (Camden Park 46/100 vs Novar Gardens 12/100).
Which is more affordable, Camden Park or Novar Gardens?
Camden Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.31M.
Which has better public transport, Camden Park or Novar Gardens?
Camden Park has the higher transport score (Camden Park 95/100 vs Novar Gardens 79/100).
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