Camperdown vs Newtown
The verdict
Newtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.97M versus $2.17M in Camperdown. Newtown rates higher for transport (98 vs 88). Newtown is closer to the coast (5.5 km vs 6.6 km).
Scores
| Camperdown | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 96 |
| Transport | 88 | 98 |
| Education | 91 | 90 |
| 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 | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,381 | 14,690 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,331 | $2,330 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.6% | 69.9% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 64.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Camperdown Moderate Growth · Newtown Moderate Growth
Property
| Camperdown | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.17M | $1.97M |
| Median unit price | $908K | $901K |
| House price YoY | 14.3% | 5.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,012 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Camperdown | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 224 | 252 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | 197 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 298 | 381 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,297 | 9,197 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camperdown | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 7 |
| Government | 2 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 1,119 |
See the full school list on each profile: Camperdown · Newtown
Transport
| Camperdown | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 100 m |
Liveability
| Camperdown | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 105 |
| Parks | 39 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 5.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.9 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 90 m | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Camperdown | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,381 | 14,690 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,863 | 15,394 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,959 | 16,414 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.73% | 1.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camperdown or Newtown?
Camperdown has the higher residential safety score (Camperdown 44/100 vs Newtown 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Camperdown or Newtown?
Newtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.97M versus $2.17M.
Which has better schools, Camperdown or Newtown?
Newtown has a higher average school ICSEA (Camperdown 977 vs Newtown 1119; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Camperdown or Newtown?
Newtown has the higher transport score (Camperdown 88/100 vs Newtown 98/100).
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