Camden South vs Elderslie (Camden)
The verdict
Elderslie (Camden) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.17M in Camden South. Camden South rates higher for transport (52 vs 32). Elderslie (Camden) rates higher for liveability (76 vs 45). Elderslie (Camden) has a shorter estimated CBD commute (161 vs 169 min).
Scores
| Camden South | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 53 |
| Transport | 52 | 32 |
| Education | 52 | 52 |
| Liveability | 45 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camden South | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,595 | 7,878 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,032 | $2,150 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.8% | 31.5% |
| Born in Australia | 85.5% | 83.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Camden South Stable · Elderslie (Camden) Moderate Growth
Property
| Camden South | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.17M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $748K | $715K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Camden South | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 65 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 109 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 174 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,741 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camden South | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Camden South · Elderslie (Camden)
Transport
| Camden South | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 169 | 161 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 5.9 km |
Liveability
| Camden South | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 15 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.1 km | 31.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 52.3 km | 49.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Camden South | Elderslie (Camden) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,595 | 7,878 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,603 | 8,378 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,784 | 10,132 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | 1.55% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Camden South or Elderslie (Camden)?
Elderslie (Camden) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.17M.
Which has better public transport, Camden South or Elderslie (Camden)?
Camden South has the higher transport score (Camden South 52/100 vs Elderslie (Camden) 32/100).
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