Annandale vs Camperdown
Camperdown (median $1,925,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Annandale ($2,339,000). Over the past year, Annandale (+1.1%) ran 7.4 percentage points ahead of Camperdown (-6.3%) on house-price growth.
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Annandale and Camperdown side by side
| Measure | Annandale | Camperdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,339,000 | $1,925,000 |
| Median unit | $549,360 | $446,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.1% | -6.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $1100/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $870/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 37.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 61.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1110 | 1111 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,487 | 9,381 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 981 mm | 1101 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 27.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Camperdown (1111) sits above Annandale (1110). Annandale skews owner-occupied (56%), Camperdown runs more rental-dense (37% owner).
- For buyers
- Camperdown is the lower entry point at $1,925,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Camperdown delivers the better gross yield (2.97% vs 2.22%), but Annandale has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Camperdown edges out on average school ICSEA (1111 vs 1110). Annandale also has a higher family-household share (63% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Annandale vs Camperdown: common questions
Is Annandale or Camperdown cheaper to buy in?
Camperdown has the lower median house price at $1,925,000, roughly 18% below Annandale ($2,339,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Annandale or Camperdown?
Over the past 12 months, Annandale grew +1.1% vs -6.3% in Camperdown, a gap of 7.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Annandale or Camperdown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Camperdown scores 1111 vs 1110 in Annandale. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Annandale or Camperdown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.97% in Camperdown vs 2.22% in Annandale. 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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