Campbelltown vs Felixstow
Campbelltown (median $1,187,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Felixstow ($1,304,000). Over the past year, Felixstow (+11.7%) ran 1.1 percentage points ahead of Campbelltown (+10.6%) on house-price growth.
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Campbelltown and Felixstow side by side
| Measure | Campbelltown | Felixstow |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,187,500 | $1,304,000 |
| Median unit | $270,720 | $289,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.6% | +11.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $670/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $542/wk | $780/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1055 | 1083 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,263 | 2,477 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 535 mm | 535 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
Campbelltown scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Felixstow (1083) sits above Campbelltown (1055).
- For buyers
- Campbelltown is the lower entry point at $1,187,500 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Campbelltown delivers the better gross yield (2.93% vs 2.87%), but Felixstow has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Felixstow edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1055).
Campbelltown vs Felixstow: common questions
Is Campbelltown or Felixstow cheaper to buy in?
Campbelltown has the lower median house price at $1,187,500, roughly 9% below Felixstow ($1,304,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Campbelltown or Felixstow?
Over the past 12 months, Felixstow grew +11.7% vs +10.6% in Campbelltown, a gap of 1.1 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 Campbelltown or Felixstow have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Felixstow scores 1083 vs 1055 in Campbelltown. 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, Campbelltown or Felixstow?
Campbelltown scores 70/100 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, Campbelltown or Felixstow?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.93% in Campbelltown vs 2.87% in Felixstow. 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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