Overall score
Cambrian Hill
41.7/100
Smythes Creek
43.4/100
Cambrian Hill vs Smythes Creek, VIC suburb comparison
Cambrian Hill for retirees and families; Smythes Creek for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cambrian HillSmythes Creek
Crime rate
Cambrian Hill
30.1 / 1k
Smythes Creek
151.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cambrian Hill
1
Smythes Creek
1
Population
Cambrian Hill
292
Smythes Creek
1,762
Metric leadCambrian Hill 2Smythes Creek 51 tiedacross 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 retireesCambrian Hill
- Best for familiesCambrian Hill
- Best for investmentSmythes Creek
- Best for best valueSmythes Creek
- Best for best schoolsSmythes Creek
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 | Smythes Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.7/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 83.2/100 | 89.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.1 / 1k | 151.8 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 38 |
| Population | 292 | 1,762 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Cambrian Hill is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Smythes Creek is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Cambrian Hill pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Smythes Creek is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
Cambrian Hill suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Smythes Creek is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.