Plympton vs Camden Park
Camden Park (median $1,182,500) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Plympton ($1,465,000).
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Plympton and Camden Park side by side
| Measure | Plympton | Camden Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,465,000 | $1,182,500 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +20.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $692/wk |
| Unit rent | $515/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1076 | 1078 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 16 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,459 | 3,338 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°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
Camden Park scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Camden Park (1078) sits above Plympton (1076).
- For buyers
- Camden Park is the lower entry point at $1,182,500 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Camden Park offers the higher gross rental yield (3.04% vs 2.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Camden Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1076).
Plympton vs Camden Park: common questions
Is Plympton or Camden Park cheaper to buy in?
Camden Park has the lower median house price at $1,182,500, roughly 19% below Plympton ($1,465,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Plympton or Camden Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Camden Park scores 1078 vs 1076 in Plympton. 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, Plympton or Camden Park?
Camden Park scores 16/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Plympton or Camden Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.04% in Camden Park vs 2.48% in Plympton. 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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