Camperdown vs Newtown.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,925,000 and $1,950,000. Camperdown edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Camperdown (median $1,925,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Newtown ($1,950,000). Over the past year, Newtown (+7.7%) ran 14.0 percentage points ahead of Camperdown (-6.3%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Camperdown (1111) sits above Newtown (1107).
For buyers
Camperdown is the lower entry point at $1,925,000 median, 1% 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 (1.54% vs 1.44%), but Newtown 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 1107).
Common questions
Is Camperdown or Newtown cheaper to buy in?
Camperdown has the lower median house price at $1,925,000, roughly 1% below Newtown ($1,950,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Camperdown or Newtown?
Over the past 12 months, Newtown grew +7.7% vs -6.3% in Camperdown, a gap of 14.0 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 Newtown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Camperdown scores 1111 vs 1107 in Newtown. 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 Newtown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.54% in Camperdown vs 1.44% in Newtown. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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