Cams Wharf vs Caves Beach
The verdict
Cams Wharf is more affordable, with a median house price of $733K versus $1.37M in Caves Beach. Caves Beach rates higher for liveability (55 vs 27). Caves Beach is closer to the coast (530 m vs 2.4 km).
Scores
Cams WharfCaves Beach
| Cams Wharf | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 50 |
| Transport | 26 | 43 |
| Education | 48 | 51 |
| Liveability | 27 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cams Wharf | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 182 | 4,016 |
| Median age | 56 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,385 | $1,628 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.3% | 33.2% |
| Born in Australia | 74.7% | 85.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Cams Wharf Moderate Growth · Caves Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Cams Wharf | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $733K | $1.37M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $941K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cams Wharf | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 549 | 274 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 249 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 722 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,440 | 4,158 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cams Wharf | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cams Wharf · Caves Beach
Transport
| Cams Wharf | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.8 km | 13.5 km |
Liveability
| Cams Wharf | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 530 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 91.4 km | 94.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.4 km | 600 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.7 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Cams Wharf | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 182 | 4,016 |
| Estimated 2025 | 191 | 4,218 |
| Projected 2041 | 204 | 4,496 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.21% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cams Wharf or Caves Beach?
Cams Wharf is more affordable, with a median house price of $733K versus $1.37M.
Which has better public transport, Cams Wharf or Caves Beach?
Caves Beach has the higher transport score (Cams Wharf 26/100 vs Caves Beach 43/100).
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