Campbell vs Reid
Campbell (median $1,715,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Reid ($2,350,000).
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Campbell and Reid side by side
| Measure | Campbell | Reid |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,715,000 | $2,350,000 |
| Median unit | $649,500 | $580,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $490/wk | $490/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $430/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 46.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1139 | 1136 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 50 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,564 | 1,544 |
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 608 mm | 608 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.4°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 Campbell (1139) sits above Reid (1136).
- For buyers
- Campbell is the lower entry point at $1,715,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Campbell offers the higher gross rental yield (1.49% vs 1.08%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Campbell edges out on average school ICSEA (1139 vs 1136). Campbell also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Campbell vs Reid: common questions
Is Campbell or Reid cheaper to buy in?
Campbell has the lower median house price at $1,715,000, roughly 27% below Reid ($2,350,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Campbell or Reid have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Campbell scores 1139 vs 1136 in Reid. 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, Campbell or Reid?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.49% in Campbell vs 1.08% in Reid. 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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