Camden South vs Grasmere
The verdict
Camden South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $2.51M in Grasmere. Camden South rates higher for transport (52 vs 26). Grasmere rates higher for liveability (54 vs 45). Camden South is closer to the coast (31.1 km vs 35.0 km).
Scores
| Camden South | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 44 |
| Transport | 52 | 26 |
| Education | 52 | 53 |
| Liveability | 45 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camden South | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,595 | 2,105 |
| Median age | 38 | 59 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,032 | $1,652 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.8% | 30.3% |
| Born in Australia | 85.5% | 80.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Camden South Stable · Grasmere Stable
Property
| Camden South | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.17M | $2.51M |
| Median unit price | $748K | 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) | 35 | 20 |
Median price history
Safety
| Camden South | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 65 | 48 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 109 | 95 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 174 | 143 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,741 | 1,995 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camden South | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Camden South · Grasmere
Transport
| Camden South | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 169 | 173 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 8.6 km |
Liveability
| Camden South | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 15 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.1 km | 35.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 52.3 km | 53.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Camden South | Grasmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,595 | 2,105 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,603 | 2,109 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,784 | 2,192 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | 0.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camden South or Grasmere?
Camden South and Grasmere have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Camden South or Grasmere?
Camden South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $2.51M.
Which has better public transport, Camden South or Grasmere?
Camden South has the higher transport score (Camden South 52/100 vs Grasmere 26/100).
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