Overall score
Appin
38.1/100
Camden Park
48.0/100
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
23
Camden Park
1
Population
Appin
3,213
Camden Park
2,233
Metric leadAppin 5Camden Park 52 tiedacross 12 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 schoolsCamden Park
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 | 38.1/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 7.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.5 / 1k | 22.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 9 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 4 |
| Green cover | 9.7% | 12.6% |
| 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 metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Appin sits among greener hillside streets, while Camden Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Appin tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, while Camden Park stands out for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Appin suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Camden Park is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.