Overall score
Camden Park
47.7/100
West Richmond
42.3/100
Camden Park for retirees and families; West Richmond for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Camden Park
47.7/100
West Richmond
42.3/100
Crime rate
Camden Park
48.3 / 1k
West Richmond
96.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Camden Park
71
West Richmond
28
Population
Camden Park
3,338
West Richmond
1,087
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Camden Park | West Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.9/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.3 / 1k | 96.9 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 2 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 7.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 28 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 11 |
| Population | 3,338 | 1,087 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Camden Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and West Richmond is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Camden Park pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas West Richmond is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook. Camden Park generally means more sought-after housing, while West Richmond leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Camden Park, while West Richmond remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.