Overall score
Appin
38.8/100
Camden Park
27.4/100
Appin vs Camden Park, NSW suburb comparison
Appin for investment and value; Camden Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AppinCamden Park
Crime rate
Appin
123.5 / 1k
Camden Park
22.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Appin
6
Camden Park
0
Population
Appin
3,213
Camden Park
2,233
Metric leadAppin 6Camden Park 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCamden Park
- Best for familiesCamden Park
- Best for investmentAppin
- Best for best valueAppin
- Best for best schoolsAppin
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 | Appin | Camden Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.8/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.1/100 | 28.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.5 / 1k | 22.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 9 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 3 |
| Population | 3,213 | 2,233 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Appin is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Camden Park is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Appin sits among greener hillside streets, while Camden Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Appin tends to lead on housing affordability and public transport access, while Camden Park stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Appin suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Camden Park is the stronger match for retirees and families.