Argenton vs Cameron Park
Argenton (median $811,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Cameron Park ($930,000). Over the past year, Argenton (+5.9%) ran 0.6 percentage points ahead of Cameron Park (+5.3%) on house-price growth.
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Argenton and Cameron Park side by side
| Measure | Argenton | Cameron Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $811,000 | $930,000 |
| Median unit | $302,400 | $305,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.9% | +5.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $725/wk |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | $493/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 998 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,352 | 9,977 |
| Median age | 40 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1140 mm | 1035 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.9°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
Cameron Park scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Argenton (1001) sits above Cameron Park (998). Cameron Park skews owner-occupied (77%), Argenton runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
- For buyers
- Argenton is the lower entry point at $811,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Argenton carries both higher gross yield (4.81% vs 4.05%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Argenton edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 998). Cameron Park also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Argenton vs Cameron Park: common questions
Is Argenton or Cameron Park cheaper to buy in?
Argenton has the lower median house price at $811,000, roughly 13% below Cameron Park ($930,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Argenton or Cameron Park?
Over the past 12 months, Argenton grew +5.9% vs +5.3% in Cameron Park, a gap of 0.6 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 Argenton or Cameron Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Argenton scores 1001 vs 998 in Cameron Park. 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, Argenton or Cameron Park?
Cameron Park scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Argenton or Cameron Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.81% in Argenton vs 4.05% in Cameron Park. 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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