Camden Park vs Plympton
The verdict
Camden Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.26M in Plympton. Plympton rates higher for education (82 vs 74). Camden Park is closer to the coast (2.8 km vs 4.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Plympton rates higher (80 vs 46/100 in Camden Park).
Scores
| Camden Park | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 84 |
| Transport | 95 | 95 |
| Education | 74 | 82 |
| Liveability | 79 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camden Park | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,338 | 5,459 |
| Median age | 36 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,398 | $1,598 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 56.1% |
| Born in Australia | 66.3% | 56.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Camden Park Moderate Growth · Plympton Moderate Growth
Property
| Camden Park | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 38.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Camden Park | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 389 | 202 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 128 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,602 | 6,668 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camden Park | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,055 |
See the full school list on each profile: Camden Park · Plympton
Transport
| Camden Park | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 4 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 710 m | 540 m |
Liveability
| Camden Park | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 4.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.9 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | 7.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Camden Park | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,338 | 5,459 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,558 | 5,818 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,045 | 6,616 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.61% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camden Park or Plympton?
Plympton has the higher residential safety score (Camden Park 46/100 vs Plympton 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Camden Park or Plympton?
Camden Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.26M.
Which has better public transport, Camden Park or Plympton?
Camden Park and Plympton have similar transport scores.
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