Camden Park vs Menangle
Menangle (median $705,900) is roughly 60% cheaper to buy into than Camden Park ($1,775,000).
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Camden Park and Menangle side by side
| Measure | Camden Park | Menangle |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,775,000 | $705,900 |
| Median unit | $398,160 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $770/wk | $810/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1016 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 45 | 0 |
| Population | 2,233 | 1,252 |
| Median age | 39 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 657 mm | 670 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 28.6°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Camden Park (1016) sits above Menangle (1001). Camden Park skews owner-occupied (93%), Menangle runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Menangle is the lower entry point at $705,900 median, 60% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Menangle offers the higher gross rental yield (5.97% vs 2.26%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Camden Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1016 vs 1001). Camden Park also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Camden Park vs Menangle: common questions
Is Camden Park or Menangle cheaper to buy in?
Menangle has the lower median house price at $705,900, roughly 60% below Camden Park ($1,775,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Camden Park or Menangle have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Camden Park scores 1016 vs 1001 in Menangle. 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, Camden Park or Menangle?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.97% in Menangle vs 2.26% in Camden 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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