Overall score
Acton Park
40.3/100
Cambridge
48.1/100
Cambridge for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acton Park
40.3/100
Cambridge
48.1/100
Crime rate
Acton Park
55.5 / 1k
Cambridge
55.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acton Park
48
Cambridge
58
Population
Acton Park
2,293
Cambridge
1,454
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Acton Park | Cambridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.5/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 55.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 20 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 58 |
| Green cover | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| Population | 2,293 | 1,454 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Acton Park reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Cambridge is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Cambridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Acton Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Acton Park tends to lead on public transport access, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Cambridge stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. Acton Park generally means more sought-after housing, while Cambridge leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Acton Park suits retirees more clearly, whereas Cambridge is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.