Overall score
Ambarvale
52.1/100
Campbelltown
59.8/100
Ambarvale vs Campbelltown, NSW suburb comparison
Ambarvale for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AmbarvaleCampbelltown
Crime rate
Ambarvale
123.4 / 1k
Campbelltown
123.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ambarvale
97
Campbelltown
777
Population
Ambarvale
7,254
Campbelltown
16,577
Metric leadAmbarvale 2Campbelltown 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Ambarvale | Campbelltown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.0/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.4 / 1k | 123.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 105 | 328 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 97 | 777 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 36 |
| Population | 7,254 | 16,577 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Ambarvale reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Campbelltown is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Ambarvale tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Campbelltown stands out for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Ambarvale suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Campbelltown is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.