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Suburb comparison

Ambarvale vs Oran Park — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Oran Park commands a $226K premium on median property price over Ambarvale; Ambarvale is $155/wk cheaper per week to rent; 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

Oran Park

2570

MetricAmbarvaleOran Park
Median house price$849K$1.07M
Median unit price$555K$870K
Median weekly rent$580/wk$735/wk
Annual price growth+8.8%+0.9%
SEIFA advantage decile1/109/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage91.8%87.0%
Schools in postcode2415

Choose Ambarvale if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • School options within walking distance matter

Choose Oran Park if...

  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
  • Oran Park leads on 5 of the 7 head-to-head metrics

Common questions

Is Ambarvale or Oran Park more expensive?
Oran Park has the higher median house price ($1.07M) compared with $849K in Ambarvale.
Which is better for renters — Ambarvale or Oran Park?
Median weekly rent is $580/wk in Ambarvale and $735/wk in Oran Park, making Ambarvale the more affordable rental market.
Is Ambarvale or Oran Park 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 Oran Park?
Ambarvale has 24 schools in the postcode, and Oran Park has 15. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Ambarvale 2560Oran Park 2570