Overall score
Cambrian Hill
41.7/100
Napoleons
38.3/100
Cambrian Hill vs Napoleons, VIC suburb comparison
Cambrian Hill for families; Napoleons for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cambrian HillNapoleons
Crime rate
Cambrian Hill
30.1 / 1k
Napoleons
25.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cambrian Hill
1
Napoleons
0
Population
Cambrian Hill
292
Napoleons
555
Metric leadCambrian Hill 3Napoleons 5across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCambrian Hill
- Best for investmentNapoleons
- Best for best schoolsNapoleons
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 | Cambrian Hill | Napoleons |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.7/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 83.2/100 | 81.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.1 / 1k | 25.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 6 |
| Population | 292 | 555 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cambrian Hill is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Napoleons is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Cambrian Hill tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Napoleons stands out for walkability and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Cambrian Hill if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Napoleons for investors and households prioritising schools.