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Elderslie (Camden) vs Kirkham

The verdict

Elderslie (Camden) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $2.61M in Kirkham. Elderslie (Camden) rates higher for transport (32 vs 24). Kirkham rates higher for education (57 vs 52). Elderslie (Camden) is closer to the coast (31.8 km vs 33.5 km).

Scores

Elderslie (Camden)Kirkham
Elderslie (Camden)Kirkham
Overall5352
Transport3224
Education5257
Liveability7676

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Elderslie (Camden)Kirkham
Population7,878690
Median age3445
Median household income (wk)$2,150$3,416
Bachelor degree or higher31.5%37.7%
Born in Australia83.1%83.3%
Avg household size2.83.4

Growth: Elderslie (Camden) Moderate Growth · Kirkham Moderate Growth

Property

Elderslie (Camden)Kirkham
Median house price$1.09M$2.61M
Median unit price$715KData not available
House price YoY14.1%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$750$750
Rental yield (house)3.4%Data not available
Days on market (house)38Data not available

Median price history

Safety

Elderslie (Camden)Kirkham
Residential safety score100
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available0
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available0
Domestic assault /100kData not available290
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not available870

Total incidents over time

Schools

Elderslie (Camden)Kirkham
Total schools30
Government30
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,013Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Elderslie (Camden) · Kirkham

Transport

Elderslie (Camden)Kirkham
Transport score3224
Train stations00
Bus stops396
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)161160
Nearest train station (km)5.9 km8.1 km

Liveability

Elderslie (Camden)Kirkham
Summer max temp29.5°C29.5°C
Winter max temp17.3°C17.3°C
Annual rainfall (mm)780780
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks180
Playgrounds7Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs20
Distance to coast (km)31.8 km33.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)49.8 km49.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.0 km3.3 km

Population & growth

Elderslie (Camden)Kirkham
Population (2021)7,878690
Estimated 20258,378734
Projected 204110,132887
Annual growth rate1.55%1.56%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Elderslie (Camden) or Kirkham?

Elderslie (Camden) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $2.61M.

Which has better public transport, Elderslie (Camden) or Kirkham?

Elderslie (Camden) has the higher transport score (Elderslie (Camden) 32/100 vs Kirkham 24/100).

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