Overall score
Cameron Park
47.8/100
Holmesville
43.8/100
Cameron Park for retirees and schools; Holmesville for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cameron Park
47.8/100
Holmesville
43.8/100
Crime rate
Cameron Park
64.6 / 1k
Holmesville
49.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cameron Park
85
Holmesville
30
Population
Cameron Park
9,977
Holmesville
1,413
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 | Cameron Park | Holmesville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.1/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.6 / 1k | 49.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 104 | 35 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 30 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 10 |
| Green cover | 35.1% | 18.8% |
| Population | 9,977 | 1,413 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Cameron Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Holmesville is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Cameron Park sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Holmesville is further out with more breathing room.
Cameron Park pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Holmesville is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cameron Park, while Holmesville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.