Campbellfield vs Broadmeadows
Broadmeadows (median $620,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Campbellfield ($678,500).
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| Measure | Campbellfield | Broadmeadows |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $678,500 | $620,000 |
| Median unit | $253,440 | $492,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $506/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 55 | 100 |
| Population | 4,977 | – |
| Median age | 38 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 590 mm | 581 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 27.0°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
Broadmeadows scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Broadmeadows (969) sits above Campbellfield (966).
- For buyers
- Broadmeadows is the lower entry point at $620,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Broadmeadows edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 966).
Campbellfield vs Broadmeadows: common questions
Is Campbellfield or Broadmeadows cheaper to buy in?
Broadmeadows has the lower median house price at $620,000, roughly 9% below Campbellfield ($678,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Campbellfield or Broadmeadows have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Broadmeadows scores 969 vs 966 in Campbellfield. 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, Campbellfield or Broadmeadows?
Broadmeadows scores 36/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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.
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