Camperdown vs Forest Lodge
Camperdown (median $1,925,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Forest Lodge ($2,575,000). Over the past year, Forest Lodge (+18.3%) ran 24.6 percentage points ahead of Camperdown (-6.3%) on house-price growth.
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Camperdown and Forest Lodge side by side
| Measure | Camperdown | Forest Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,925,000 | $2,575,000 |
| Median unit | $446,400 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | -6.3% | +18.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1100/wk | $1100/wk |
| Unit rent | $870/wk | $850/wk |
| Owner occupied | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | 61.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1111 | 1098 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,381 | 4,965 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1101 mm | 1101 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°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 Camperdown (1111) sits above Forest Lodge (1098).
- For buyers
- Camperdown is the lower entry point at $1,925,000 median, 25% 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: Camperdown delivers the better gross yield (2.97% vs 2.22%), but Forest Lodge 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
- Camperdown edges out on average school ICSEA (1111 vs 1098).
Camperdown vs Forest Lodge: common questions
Is Camperdown or Forest Lodge cheaper to buy in?
Camperdown has the lower median house price at $1,925,000, roughly 25% below Forest Lodge ($2,575,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Camperdown or Forest Lodge?
Over the past 12 months, Forest Lodge grew +18.3% vs -6.3% in Camperdown, a gap of 24.6 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 Camperdown or Forest Lodge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Camperdown scores 1111 vs 1098 in Forest Lodge. 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, Camperdown or Forest Lodge?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.97% in Camperdown vs 2.22% in Forest Lodge. 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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