Cams Wharf vs Lake Macquarie
The verdict
Cams Wharf rates higher for transport (26 vs 0). Lake Macquarie rates higher for liveability (35 vs 27). Cams Wharf is closer to the coast (2.4 km vs 5.2 km).
Scores
Cams WharfLake Macquarie
| Cams Wharf | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 26 |
| Transport | 26 | 0 |
| Education | 48 | 45 |
| Liveability | 27 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cams Wharf | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 182 | 0 |
| Median age | 56 | Data not available |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,385 | Data not available |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.3% | Data not available |
| Born in Australia | 74.7% | Data not available |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | Data not available |
Growth: Cams Wharf Moderate Growth · Lake Macquarie Stable
Property
| Cams Wharf | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $733K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cams Wharf | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 549 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,440 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cams Wharf | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Cams Wharf · Lake Macquarie
Transport
| Cams Wharf | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 0 |
| 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 | 8.8 km |
Liveability
| Cams Wharf | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 5.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 91.4 km | 94.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.4 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.7 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cams Wharf | Lake Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 182 | 0 |
| Estimated 2025 | 191 | Data not available |
| Projected 2041 | 204 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.21% | Data not available |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Cams Wharf or Lake Macquarie?
Cams Wharf has the higher transport score (Cams Wharf 26/100 vs Lake Macquarie 0/100).
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