Ainslie vs Campbell
Ainslie (median $1,500,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Campbell ($1,715,000).
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Ainslie and Campbell side by side
| Measure | Ainslie | Campbell |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,500,000 | $1,715,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $649,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $436/wk | $490/wk |
| Unit rent | $367/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1132 | 1139 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,376 | 6,564 |
| Median age | 42 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 624 mm | 608 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Campbell scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Campbell (1139) sits above Ainslie (1132).
- For buyers
- Ainslie is the lower entry point at $1,500,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ainslie offers the higher gross rental yield (1.51% vs 1.49%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Campbell edges out on average school ICSEA (1139 vs 1132).
Ainslie vs Campbell: common questions
Is Ainslie or Campbell cheaper to buy in?
Ainslie has the lower median house price at $1,500,000, roughly 13% below Campbell ($1,715,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ainslie or Campbell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Campbell scores 1139 vs 1132 in Ainslie. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Ainslie or Campbell?
Campbell scores 100/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Ainslie or Campbell?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.51% in Ainslie vs 1.49% in Campbell. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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