Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cambewarra vs Meroo Meadow.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,031,000 and $2,400,000. Meroo Meadow edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Cambewarra (median $1,031,000) is roughly 57% cheaper to buy into than Meroo Meadow ($2,400,000). Over the past year, Meroo Meadow (-1.8%) ran 0.1 percentage points ahead of Cambewarra (-1.9%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Meroo Meadow (958) sits above Cambewarra (955).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Cambewarra is the lower entry point at $1,031,000 median, 57% 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: Cambewarra delivers the better gross yield (3.08% vs 1.32%), but Meroo Meadow 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

Meroo Meadow edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 955).

Common questionsCambewarra vs Meroo Meadow

Common questions

Is Cambewarra or Meroo Meadow cheaper to buy in?

Cambewarra has the lower median house price at $1,031,000, roughly 57% below Meroo Meadow ($2,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Cambewarra or Meroo Meadow?

Over the past 12 months, Meroo Meadow grew -1.8% vs -1.9% in Cambewarra, a gap of 0.1 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 Cambewarra or Meroo Meadow have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Meroo Meadow scores 958 vs 955 in Cambewarra. 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, Cambewarra or Meroo Meadow?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.08% in Cambewarra vs 1.32% in Meroo Meadow. 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

Cambewarra
Metric
Meroo Meadow

Price & Market

$1,031,000
Median house
$2,400,000
$274,320
Median unit
$274,320
-1.9%
Annual growth (house)
-1.8%
Days on market

Rental

$610/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$610/wk
$470/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$470/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
234
Population
474
55
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
17
955
Avg ICSEA
958

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).