Camperdown vs Glebe
The verdict
Camperdown is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.04M versus $2.70M in Glebe. Glebe rates higher for transport (93 vs 88). Camperdown is closer to the coast (6.6 km vs 7.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Camperdown rates higher (44 vs 5/100 in Glebe).
Scores
| Camperdown | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 95 |
| Transport | 88 | 93 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camperdown | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,381 | 11,680 |
| Median age | 33 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,331 | $1,756 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.6% | 66.5% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 57.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2 |
Growth: Camperdown Moderate Growth · Glebe Stable
Property
| Camperdown | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.04M | $2.70M |
| Median unit price | $898K | $991K |
| House price YoY | -14.9% | 21.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $895 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Camperdown | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 224 | 685 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 203 | 505 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 298 | 753 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,481 | 22,389 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camperdown | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Camperdown · Glebe
Transport
| Camperdown | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 4 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Camperdown | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 39 |
| Parks | 39 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.9 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 90 m | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Camperdown | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,381 | 11,680 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,863 | 12,427 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,959 | 12,485 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.73% | 1.56% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camperdown or Glebe?
Camperdown has the higher residential safety score (Camperdown 44/100 vs Glebe 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Camperdown or Glebe?
Camperdown is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.04M versus $2.70M.
Which has better schools, Camperdown or Glebe?
Glebe has a higher average school ICSEA (Camperdown 969 vs Glebe 1088; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Camperdown or Glebe?
Glebe has the higher transport score (Camperdown 88/100 vs Glebe 93/100).
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