Overall score
Caddens
43.6/100
Cambridge Park
41.0/100
Caddens vs Cambridge Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Caddens for families and schools; Cambridge Park for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CaddensCambridge Park
Crime rate
Caddens
68.8 / 1k
Cambridge Park
68.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caddens
136
Cambridge Park
126
Population
Caddens
3,487
Cambridge Park
7,054
Metric leadCaddens 4Cambridge Park 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCaddens
- Best for investmentCambridge Park
- Best for best schoolsCaddens
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 | Caddens | Cambridge Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.6/100 | 56.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.8 / 1k | 68.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 77 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 136 | 126 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 8 |
| Green cover | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Population | 3,487 | 7,054 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Caddens is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Cambridge Park is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Cambridge Park sits among greener hillside streets, while Caddens keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Caddens is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage; Cambridge Park answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Caddens suits retirees and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Cambridge Park is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.
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.