Calder vs Camdale
Camdale scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Calder (965) sits above Camdale (941). Calder skews owner-occupied (99%), Camdale runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Calder and Camdale side by side
| Measure | Calder | Camdale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $240/wk |
| Unit rent | $220/wk | $210/wk |
| Owner occupied | 99.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 941 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 25 |
| Population | 231 | 79 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 926 mm | 966 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.6°C | 21.3°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Calder edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 941).
Calder vs Camdale: common questions
Does Calder or Camdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Calder scores 965 vs 941 in Camdale. 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, Calder or Camdale?
Camdale scores 6/100 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.
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