Kirkham vs Camden.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,927,500 and $1,101,500. Camden edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Camden (median $1,101,500) is roughly 166% cheaper to buy into than Kirkham ($2,927,500). Over the past year, Camden (+10.2%) ran 10.2 percentage points ahead of Kirkham (0%) on house-price growth.
Camden scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kirkham (1026) sits above Camden (1023). Kirkham skews owner-occupied (97%), Camden runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Camden is the lower entry point at $1,101,500 median, 166% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Camden carries both higher gross yield (3.64% vs 1.37%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Kirkham edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 1023). Kirkham also has a higher family-household share (96% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Kirkham or Camden cheaper to buy in?
Camden has the lower median house price at $1,101,500, roughly 166% below Kirkham ($2,927,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kirkham or Camden?
Over the past 12 months, Camden grew +10.2% vs 0% in Kirkham, a gap of 10.2 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 Kirkham or Camden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kirkham scores 1026 vs 1023 in Camden. 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, Kirkham or Camden?
Camden scores 56/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Kirkham or Camden?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.64% in Camden vs 1.37% in Kirkham. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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