Is Camperdown or Glebe more expensive?

Glebe has the higher median house price ($2.58M) compared with $2.10M in Camperdown.

Which is better for renters — Camperdown or Glebe?

Median weekly rent is $853/wk in Camperdown and $800/wk in Glebe, making Glebe the more affordable rental market.

Is Camperdown or Glebe 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 Camperdown vs Glebe?

Camperdown has 2 schools in the postcode, and Glebe has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Camperdown vs Glebe: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Glebe commands a $485K premium on median property price over Camperdown; Glebe is $53/wk cheaper per week to rent; Glebe 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.

City of Sydney

Camperdown

2050

City of Sydney

Glebe

2037

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Camperdown (2050) and Glebe (2037) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Camperdown	Glebe
SAFETYSafety Camperdown leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Glebe leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	2	3▲
FINANCEFinance Camperdown leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C-(0)
Median house price	$2.10M	$2.58M
Median unit price	$898K	$1.10M
Median weekly rent	$853/wk	$800/wk
Annual price growth	+15.5%▲	-6.6%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Camperdown leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	A-▲(1)	B+(1)
Walkability percentile	95▲	90

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

Which suits you?

Choose Camperdown if...

Camperdown leads on Safety, Finance, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house

Choose Glebe if...

Glebe leads on Family
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

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Common questions

Is Camperdown or Glebe more expensive?: Glebe has the higher median house price ($2.58M) compared with $2.10M in Camperdown.
Which is better for renters — Camperdown or Glebe?: Median weekly rent is $853/wk in Camperdown and $800/wk in Glebe, making Glebe the more affordable rental market.
Is Camperdown or Glebe 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 Camperdown vs Glebe?: Camperdown has 2 schools in the postcode, and Glebe has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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