Camp Hill vs Coorparoo
Camp Hill (median $1,642,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Coorparoo ($1,675,000).
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Camp Hill and Coorparoo side by side
| Measure | Camp Hill | Coorparoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,642,500 | $1,675,000 |
| Median unit | $880,000 | $615,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $775/wk | $760/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $635/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1093 | 1100 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | 100 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,254 | 18,132 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 962 mm | 967 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 30.2°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
Coorparoo scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coorparoo (1100) sits above Camp Hill (1093). Camp Hill skews owner-occupied (71%), Coorparoo runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
- For buyers
- Camp Hill is the lower entry point at $1,642,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Camp Hill offers the higher gross rental yield (2.45% vs 2.36%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Coorparoo edges out on average school ICSEA (1100 vs 1093). Camp Hill also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Camp Hill vs Coorparoo: common questions
Is Camp Hill or Coorparoo cheaper to buy in?
Camp Hill has the lower median house price at $1,642,500, roughly 2% below Coorparoo ($1,675,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Camp Hill or Coorparoo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coorparoo scores 1100 vs 1093 in Camp Hill. 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, Camp Hill or Coorparoo?
Coorparoo scores 100/100 on walkability vs 44/100. 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, Camp Hill or Coorparoo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.45% in Camp Hill vs 2.36% in Coorparoo. 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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