Campbelltown vs Tranmere
The verdict
Campbelltown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.36M in Tranmere. Tranmere rates higher for education (82 vs 76). Campbelltown is closer to the coast (12.5 km vs 14.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Tranmere rates higher (91 vs 78/100 in Campbelltown).
Scores
| Campbelltown | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 73 |
| Transport | 57 | 55 |
| Education | 76 | 82 |
| Liveability | 80 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Campbelltown | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,263 | 4,136 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,396 | $1,866 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.6% | 57.5% |
| Born in Australia | 53.3% | 63.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Campbelltown Moderate Growth · Tranmere Moderate Growth
Property
| Campbelltown | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $1.36M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 23.1% | 15.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $665 | $665 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Campbelltown | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 216 | 169 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 119 | 97 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,735 | 2,418 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Campbelltown | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,112 | 1,097 |
See the full school list on each profile: Campbelltown · Tranmere
Transport
| Campbelltown | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Campbelltown | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.5 km | 14.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.6 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Campbelltown | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,263 | 4,136 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,727 | 4,469 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,650 | 4,664 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 1.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Campbelltown or Tranmere?
Tranmere has the higher residential safety score (Campbelltown 78/100 vs Tranmere 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Campbelltown or Tranmere?
Campbelltown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.36M.
Which has better schools, Campbelltown or Tranmere?
Campbelltown has a higher average school ICSEA (Campbelltown 1112 vs Tranmere 1097; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Campbelltown or Tranmere?
Campbelltown has the higher transport score (Campbelltown 57/100 vs Tranmere 55/100).
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