NSW2285· Pop. 33,869Newcastle

CAMERON PARK

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$940,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

1.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

AI insights for CAMERON PARK

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CAMERON PARK shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$650/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.99%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$545k

2021

$655k

2022

$734k

2023

$715k

2024

$820k

2025

$925k

2026

$940k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CAMERON PARK is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 3.6% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,859/wk

$48k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.7%

72.7% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.4%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

29.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.1%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

111.8 km

Regional

Days on market

69 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

33.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

19 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

12.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

61/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2285

🏫9 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

St Kevin's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1071

St Benedict's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1037

Holy Cross Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1036

Cardiff South Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 1017

Cardiff North Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1014

Cardiff Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1000

Edgeworth Heights Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 969

Edgeworth Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 967

Glendale East Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 956

🎓Secondary (2)

Cardiff High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 986

Glendale Technology High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 946

📚Combined (1)

Newcastle Waldorf School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1072

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

65/ 100

3.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1006ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

45/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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