Overall score
Ashbury
50.8/100
Campsie
62.8/100
Ashbury vs Campsie, NSW suburb comparison
Ashbury for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshburyCampsie
Crime rate
Ashbury
32.5 / 1k
Campsie
57.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashbury
112
Campsie
267
Population
Ashbury
3,353
Campsie
26,132
Metric leadAshbury 5Campsie 6across 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 | Ashbury | Campsie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 62.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.3/100 | 14.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.5 / 1k | 57.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 19 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 112 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 112 | 267 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 23 |
| Population | 3,353 | 26,132 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Ashbury reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Campsie is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Ashbury sits closer to the city centre, whereas Campsie is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Ashbury is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Campsie answers with schools and education options and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Ashbury, while Campsie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.