Is Ambarvale or Claymore more expensive?

Claymore has the higher median house price ($949K) compared with $849K in Ambarvale.

Which is better for renters — Ambarvale or Claymore?

Median weekly rent is $580/wk in Ambarvale and $600/wk in Claymore, making Ambarvale the more affordable rental market.

Is Ambarvale or Claymore at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Ambarvale vs Claymore?

Ambarvale has 24 schools in the postcode, and Claymore has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Ambarvale vs Claymore: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Claymore commands a $100K premium on median property price over Ambarvale; Ambarvale has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Camden

Ambarvale

2560

Camden

Claymore

2559

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Ambarvale (2560) and Claymore (2559) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Ambarvale	Claymore
SAFETYSafety Claymore leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C-(0)	C+▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	91.8%	66.5%▲
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	D+(-1)	C▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	1/10	1/10
Schools in postcode	24▲	2
FINANCEFinance Ambarvale leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C(0)
Median house price	$849K	$949K
Median unit price	$555K	—
Median weekly rent	$580/wk	$600/wk
Annual price growth	+8.8%▲	+1.0%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Ambarvale leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C-▲(0)	D+(-1)
Walkability percentile	11▲	5

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Ambarvale if...

Ambarvale leads on Finance, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family.

Choose Claymore if...

Claymore leads on Safety

Tied on Family.

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Common questions

Is Ambarvale or Claymore more expensive?: Claymore has the higher median house price ($949K) compared with $849K in Ambarvale.
Which is better for renters — Ambarvale or Claymore?: Median weekly rent is $580/wk in Ambarvale and $600/wk in Claymore, making Ambarvale the more affordable rental market.
Is Ambarvale or Claymore at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Ambarvale vs Claymore?: Ambarvale has 24 schools in the postcode, and Claymore has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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