Overall score
Cambridge Gardens
45.1/100
Cranebrook
62.1/100
Cambridge Gardens vs Cranebrook, NSW suburb comparison
Cranebrook for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cambridge GardensCranebrook
Crime rate
Cambridge Gardens
68.7 / 1k
Cranebrook
52.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cambridge Gardens
51
Cranebrook
332
Population
Cambridge Gardens
2,030
Cranebrook
15,779
Metric leadCambridge Gardens 2Cranebrook 62 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 retireesCranebrook
- Best for familiesCranebrook
- Best for investmentCranebrook
- Best for best valueCranebrook
- Best for best schoolsCranebrook
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 | Cambridge Gardens | Cranebrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.1/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.7 / 1k | 52.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 205 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 332 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 24 |
| Population | 2,030 | 15,779 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cambridge Gardens is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Cranebrook is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Cambridge Gardens sits among greener hillside streets, while Cranebrook keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Cambridge Gardens is stronger for walkability and a calmer planning outlook; Cranebrook answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Cranebrook, while Cambridge Gardens remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.