Camden vs Cobbitty.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,101,500 and $1,178,000.
Camden (median $1,101,500) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Cobbitty ($1,178,000). Over the past year, Cobbitty (+13.3%) ran 3.1 percentage points ahead of Camden (+10.2%) on house-price growth.
Camden scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cobbitty (1029) sits above Camden (1023).
For buyers
Camden is the lower entry point at $1,101,500 median, 6% 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: Camden delivers the better gross yield (3.64% vs 3.40%), but Cobbitty 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
Cobbitty edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1023). Cobbitty also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Camden or Cobbitty cheaper to buy in?
Camden has the lower median house price at $1,101,500, roughly 6% below Cobbitty ($1,178,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Camden or Cobbitty?
Over the past 12 months, Cobbitty grew +13.3% vs +10.2% in Camden, a gap of 3.1 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 Camden or Cobbitty have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cobbitty scores 1029 vs 1023 in Camden. 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, Camden or Cobbitty?
Camden scores 56/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Camden or Cobbitty?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.64% in Camden vs 3.40% in Cobbitty. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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