Camden Park vs Glengowrie
Camden Park (median $1,182,500) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Glengowrie ($1,600,000). Over the past year, Camden Park (+20.7%) ran 15.1 percentage points ahead of Glengowrie (+5.6%) on house-price growth.
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Camden Park and Glengowrie side by side
| Measure | Camden Park | Glengowrie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,182,500 | $1,600,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +20.7% | +5.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $692/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1074 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,338 | 5,767 |
| Median age | 36 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 450 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 28.8°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
Glengowrie scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Camden Park (1078) sits above Glengowrie (1074). Glengowrie skews owner-occupied (73%), Camden Park runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Camden Park is the lower entry point at $1,182,500 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Camden Park carries both higher gross yield (3.04% vs 2.44%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Camden Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1074).
Camden Park vs Glengowrie: common questions
Is Camden Park or Glengowrie cheaper to buy in?
Camden Park has the lower median house price at $1,182,500, roughly 26% below Glengowrie ($1,600,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Camden Park or Glengowrie?
Over the past 12 months, Camden Park grew +20.7% vs +5.6% in Glengowrie, a gap of 15.1 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 Park or Glengowrie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Camden Park scores 1078 vs 1074 in Glengowrie. 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 Park or Glengowrie?
Glengowrie scores 18/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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 Park or Glengowrie?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.04% in Camden Park vs 2.44% in Glengowrie. 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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