Camperdown
University qualifications at 67.5% are 37.4 points above the national average, the highest in this batch, while 41.9% of dwellings are studios or one-bedrooms, a profile that barely exists outside inner Sydney. At 6,241 people per km2, Camperdown is hyper-dense, and 62.0% of residents rent in a market where 73.7% of stock is apartments. The SEIFA profile shows extreme educational privilege (IEO decile 10) alongside depleted economic resources (IER decile 3), a familiar inner-city pattern where highly credentialed young professionals occupy small rental units. Population is declining at negative 0.39% per year, and the 13.3% vacancy rate signals oversupply.
Population
9,381
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,331/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
47
Median House
$2.2M
12m to Jun 2026 (PSI)
The $970,000 median reflects apartment-dominated sales (73.7% apartments). Studios and one-bedrooms make up 41.9% of stock, two-bedrooms 38.4%, meaning family-sized options (three-plus bedrooms at 19.7%) are scarce. Prices edged up 1.3% from $965,000 in 2024 to $977,500 in 2025, essentially flat. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,817 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.9%, below the stress threshold. Only 23.3% hold mortgages and 14.7% own outright, so buying is the minority tenure. Walking/cycling at 33.4% is exceptional, well above the national average, and reflects proximity to universities and hospitals. Car driving at 48.4% is among the lowest nationally.
For Buyers
The $970,000 median reflects apartment-dominated sales (73.7% apartments). Studios and one-bedrooms make up 41.9% of stock, two-bedrooms 38.4%, meaning family-sized options (three-plus bedrooms at 19.7%) are scarce. Prices edged up 1.3% from $965,000 in 2024 to $977,500 in 2025, essentially flat. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,817 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.9%, below the stress threshold. Only 23.3% hold mortgages and 14.7% own outright, so buying is the minority tenure. Walking/cycling at 33.4% is exceptional, well above the national average, and reflects proximity to universities and hospitals. Car driving at 48.4% is among the lowest nationally.
For Investors
Renters at 62.0% provide a deep tenant pool, and median weekly rent of $570 against a $970,000 median gives a gross yield of roughly 3.1%, moderate for inner Sydney. However, the 13.3% vacancy rate is alarming and suggests significant oversupply. The 47.0% turnover rate is extremely high, the highest in this batch, meaning tenant retention is a major cost. With 45 DAs in 12 months, development continues. Population is declining at negative 13 persons per year, and internal migration is slightly negative at minus 16 per year. The nearby Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and University of Sydney drive tenant demand but also concentrate it in specific demographics.
Development Activity
Total DAs
294
Last 12 Months
47
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-24.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
English ancestry leads at 2,960, with Irish (1,291), Chinese (990) and Scottish (922) following. The 36.9% overseas-born rate is 15.3 points above national. University qualification at 67.5% is 37.4 points above the national average, the highest in this dataset. Mandarin (184), Cantonese (71), Italian (54), Japanese (31) and French (30) lead non-English languages. Median age of 33 is 7 years below national. Average household size of 1.9 is well below the national 2.5. Couples without children at 52.5% dominate family composition, consistent with a young professional suburb. Christianity (2,472), Buddhism (247) and Hinduism (117) are the main religions.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
3.1%
Houses
22.7%
Townhouse
73.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Only 14.7% own outright and 23.3% hold mortgages, with renters dominating at 62.0%. Apartments comprise 73.7% of stock, semi-detached 22.7% and houses just 3.1%. Studios and one-bedrooms at 41.9% and two-bedrooms at 38.4% make this an overwhelmingly small-dwelling suburb. The median edged from $965,000 in 2024 to $977,500 in 2025, a 1.3% gain. At household income of $2,331/week, the price-to-income ratio is approximately 8.0x annual income, moderated by the apartment-heavy mix. The 47.0% turnover rate, the highest in this dataset, means nearly half the suburb's residents change address within a census period.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General (12m to Jun 2026 (PSI))
Mortgage / mo
$2,817
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (January to March 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $570.
$890
Bond data Mar 2026 · houses $1,025 · units $890
HH Size
1.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,291
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
13.3%
Unoccupied
622
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
52.5%
Couples, no children
4,645
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional/technical services lead at 19.8% (922 workers), followed by healthcare at 17.0% (792), education at 13.0% (607), finance at 8.1% (376) and public administration at 6.2% (290). The healthcare and education concentration reflects proximity to RPA Hospital and the University of Sydney. Professionals dominate at 2,825, with managers at 1,079. Full-time employment at 71.6% is strong, and participation at 67.2% is well above the national average. The IEO decile 10 and IRSAD decile 10 confirm top-level educational and socio-economic advantage. Volunteering at 19.3% is notably above the national average.
Unemployment
2.1%
Labour Force
1,519
Unemployed
32
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
71.6%
Part-time
22.6%
Participation
67.2%
Employed
5,482
Occupations
Top Industries
University
67.5%
Postgraduate
23.6%
Born Overseas
36.9%
Dwellings
4,051
Transport to Work
Walking/cycling at 33.4% is exceptional, among the highest nationally, reflecting dense urban form and proximity to universities, hospitals and employment centres. Public transport at 13.9% is also above average. Car driving at 48.4% is well below the national rate. No schools are within the suburb boundaries. The IRSAD decile 10 and IRSD decile 10 confirm top-tier advantage. The 13.3% vacancy rate benefits renters with negotiating power. Rent-to-income at 24.5% is below the stress line. The 2.2% needing-assistance rate is very low, consistent with the young, professional population. Volunteering at 19.3% is above average.
Drive
48.4%
Public Transport
13.9%
Walk / Cycle
33.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.39%/yr
(-13 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation is declining at negative 0.39% per year (minus 13 persons), unusual for a suburb near major employment anchors. Medium projections show continued decline from 3,356 in 2025 to 3,310 by 2031. The 10-year population change was just 0.8%. The senior share expanded 6.9 points while working-age contracted 3.1 points, the strongest aging signal in this batch. Net migration is roughly balanced with slight internal outflow of 16 per year. Rent grew 50.0% over the decade, well above income growth, suggesting pricing is squeezing out residents. Gentrification score of 33 shows early signs, though this is already a premium suburb.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+5
Net Internal / yr
-16
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Camperdown compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camperdown a good suburb to live in?
Camperdown suits young professionals who value walkability (33.4% walk/cycle) and inner-city proximity over space. Studios and one-bedrooms make up 41.9% of dwellings, and 73.7% are apartments. The IRSAD decile 10 confirms top-tier socio-economic advantage, and 67.5% hold university qualifications. The $970,000 median reflects apartment prices. The 13.3% vacancy rate means renters have leverage.
What is the median house price in Camperdown?
The median is $970,000 (PSI derived, apartment-dominated), rising 1.3% from $965,000 in 2024 to $977,500 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,817 and median weekly rent is $570. At household income of $2,331/week (88.8th percentile), the mortgage-to-income ratio is 27.9%, below the 30% stress threshold but reflecting the premium inner-city location.
What schools are in Camperdown?
No schools are located within Camperdown's boundaries. Families access schools in neighbouring Stanmore, Newtown and Glebe. The university qualification rate of 67.5% is 37.4 points above the national average, the highest in this batch. The University of Sydney campus borders the suburb, driving the educational demographic but not providing K-12 options.
Is Camperdown safe?
Crime data is not available for Camperdown in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 10 indicates very low disadvantage, and the IRSAD decile 10 confirms top-level advantage. The dense population (6,241/km2) and proximity to entertainment precincts may produce higher incident volumes than lower-density suburbs. NSW BOSCAR data should be consulted for current statistics.
Is Camperdown good for property investment?
Gross yield is roughly 3.1% ($570/week on $970,000), moderate for inner Sydney. The 62.0% renter share is a deep tenant pool, but the 13.3% vacancy rate and 47.0% turnover rate are major concerns. Capital growth at 1.3% is essentially flat. Population is declining at minus 0.39% per year. The healthcare/education employment anchors (RPA Hospital, University of Sydney) provide stable demand but cannot absorb oversupply.
How is Camperdown's population changing?
Population is declining at negative 0.39% per year (minus 13 persons), falling from 3,379 in 2023 to 3,356 in 2025. Medium projections show 3,310 by 2031. The senior share expanded 6.9 points over the decade, the strongest aging signal in this batch. Average household size of 1.9 is well below the national 2.5. The 10-year population change was just 0.8%, near zero growth.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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