Barnsley vs Cameron Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $755,000 and $930,000. Cameron Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Barnsley (median $755,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Cameron Park ($930,000). Over the past year, Cameron Park (+5.3%) ran 6.3 percentage points ahead of Barnsley (-1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cameron Park (998) sits above Barnsley (967).
For buyers
Barnsley is the lower entry point at $755,000 median, 19% 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: Barnsley delivers the better gross yield (4.72% vs 4.05%), but Cameron Park 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
Cameron Park edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 967).
Common questions
Is Barnsley or Cameron Park cheaper to buy in?
Barnsley has the lower median house price at $755,000, roughly 19% 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, Barnsley or Cameron Park?
Over the past 12 months, Cameron Park grew +5.3% vs -1% in Barnsley, a gap of 6.3 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 Barnsley or Cameron Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cameron Park scores 998 vs 967 in Barnsley. 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, Barnsley or Cameron Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.72% in Barnsley 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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