Campbelltown vs Paradise
Paradise (median $1,183,500) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Campbelltown ($1,187,500). Over the past year, Paradise (+17.2%) ran 6.6 percentage points ahead of Campbelltown (+10.6%) on house-price growth.
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Campbelltown and Paradise side by side
| Measure | Campbelltown | Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,187,500 | $1,183,500 |
| Median unit | $270,720 | $261,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.6% | +17.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $670/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | $542/wk | $490/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1055 | 1061 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 42 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,263 | 7,217 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 535 mm | 578 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 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paradise (1061) sits above Campbelltown (1055).
- For buyers
- Paradise is the lower entry point at $1,183,500 median, 0% 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 2.68%), but Paradise 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
- Paradise edges out on average school ICSEA (1061 vs 1055).
Campbelltown vs Paradise: common questions
Is Campbelltown or Paradise cheaper to buy in?
Paradise has the lower median house price at $1,183,500, roughly 0% below Campbelltown ($1,187,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Campbelltown or Paradise?
Over the past 12 months, Paradise grew +17.2% vs +10.6% in Campbelltown, a gap of 6.6 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 Paradise have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paradise scores 1061 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 Paradise?
Campbelltown scores 70/100 on walkability vs 42/100. 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 Paradise?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.93% in Campbelltown vs 2.68% in Paradise. 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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