Overall score
Camden Park
27.4/100
Cawdor
42.7/100
Camden Park vs Cawdor, NSW suburb comparison
Camden Park for families; Cawdor for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Camden ParkCawdor
Crime rate
Camden Park
22.2 / 1k
Cawdor
21.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Camden Park
0
Cawdor
2
Population
Camden Park
2,233
Cawdor
430
Metric leadCamden Park 1Cawdor 71 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCawdor
- Best for familiesCamden Park
- Best for investmentCawdor
- Best for best valueCawdor
- Best for best schoolsCawdor
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 | Camden Park | Cawdor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.4/100 | 42.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.6/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.2 / 1k | 21.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 47 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 2 |
| Population | 2,233 | 430 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Camden Park is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Cawdor is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Camden Park pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a larger local community, whereas Cawdor is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
Retirees and families may find Camden Park the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Cawdor.