Overall score
Cambrian Hill
51.0/100
Smythesdale
56.7/100
Cambrian Hill vs Smythesdale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Cambrian Hill for investment and schools; Smythesdale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cambrian HillSmythesdale
Crime rate
Cambrian Hill
36.8 / 1k
Smythesdale
47.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cambrian Hill
1
Smythesdale
77
Population
Cambrian Hill
292
Smythesdale
1,189
Metric leadCambrian Hill 3Smythesdale 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSmythesdale
- Best for familiesSmythesdale
- Best for investmentCambrian Hill
- Best for best valueSmythesdale
- Best for best schoolsCambrian Hill
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 | Smythesdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.6/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.8 / 1k | 47.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 24 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 35.7% |
| Population | 292 | 1,189 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Cambrian Hill reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Smythesdale is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Cambrian Hill pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Smythesdale is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Cambrian Hill sits in a well priced band, compared with a approachable feel in Smythesdale.
Choose Cambrian Hill if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Smythesdale for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.