Elderslie vs Camden.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,095,000 and $1,101,500. Camden edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Elderslie (median $1,095,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Camden ($1,101,500). Over the past year, Camden (+10.2%) ran 3.9 percentage points ahead of Elderslie (+6.3%) on house-price growth.
Camden scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Camden (1023) sits above Elderslie (1019).
For buyers
Elderslie is the lower entry point at $1,095,000 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: Elderslie delivers the better gross yield (3.66% vs 3.64%), but Camden 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
Camden edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1019).
Common questions
Is Elderslie or Camden cheaper to buy in?
Elderslie has the lower median house price at $1,095,000, roughly 1% below Camden ($1,101,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Elderslie or Camden?
Over the past 12 months, Camden grew +10.2% vs +6.3% in Elderslie, a gap of 3.9 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 Elderslie or Camden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Camden scores 1023 vs 1019 in Elderslie. 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, Elderslie or Camden?
Camden scores 56/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Elderslie or Camden?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.66% in Elderslie vs 3.64% in Camden. 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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