Overall score
Alexandria
62.9/100
Camperdown
63.5/100
Alexandria vs Camperdown, NSW suburb comparison
Alexandria for retirees and investment; Camperdown for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlexandriaCamperdown
Crime rate
Alexandria
88.6 / 1k
Camperdown
118.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alexandria
600
Camperdown
520
Population
Alexandria
9,649
Camperdown
9,381
Metric leadAlexandria 6Camperdown 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAlexandria
- Best for familiesCamperdown
- Best for investmentAlexandria
- Best for best schoolsCamperdown
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alexandria | Camperdown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.9/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 13.5/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.6 / 1k | 118.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 31 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 129 | 50 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 600 | 520 |
| Planning activity | 73 | 33 |
| Population | 9,649 | 9,381 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Alexandria is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Camperdown is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Alexandria pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Camperdown is the better pick for parks and reserves and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Alexandria, while Camperdown remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.