Elderslie (Camden) vs Kirkham
The verdict
Elderslie (Camden) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $2.93M in Kirkham. Elderslie (Camden) rates higher for transport (33 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 52 |
| Transport | 33 | 24 |
| Education | 52 | 57 |
| Liveability | 76 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elderslie (Camden) | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,878 | 690 |
| Median age | 34 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,150 | $3,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.5% | 37.7% |
| Born in Australia | 83.1% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.4 |
Growth: Elderslie (Camden) Moderate Growth · Kirkham Moderate Growth
Property
| Elderslie (Camden) | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $2.93M |
| Median unit price | $658K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 16.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 60 |
Median price history
Safety
| Elderslie (Camden) | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 89 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 114 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 228 | 290 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,094 | 870 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elderslie (Camden) | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,005 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Elderslie (Camden) · Kirkham
Transport
| Elderslie (Camden) | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 134 | 133 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.9 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Elderslie (Camden) | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.8 km | 33.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 49.8 km | 49.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Elderslie (Camden) | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,878 | 690 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,378 | 734 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,132 | 887 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 1.56% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Elderslie (Camden) or Kirkham?
Elderslie (Camden) and Kirkham have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Elderslie (Camden) or Kirkham?
Elderslie (Camden) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $2.93M.
Which has better public transport, Elderslie (Camden) or Kirkham?
Elderslie (Camden) has the higher transport score (Elderslie (Camden) 33/100 vs Kirkham 24/100).
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