Overall score
Brownlow Hill
37.7/100
Camden Park
27.4/100
Brownlow Hill for investment and value; Camden Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brownlow Hill
37.7/100
Camden Park
27.4/100
Crime rate
Brownlow Hill
22.3 / 1k
Camden Park
22.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brownlow Hill
15
Camden Park
0
Population
Brownlow Hill
384
Camden Park
2,233
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Brownlow Hill | Camden Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.7/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 28.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.3 / 1k | 22.2 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 9 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 3 |
| Population | 384 | 2,233 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Brownlow Hill is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Camden Park is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Brownlow Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Camden Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Brownlow Hill if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Camden Park for retirees and families.