Overall score
Camp Mountain
62.1/100
Ferny Hills
64.4/100
Camp Mountain vs Ferny Hills, QLD suburb comparison
Camp Mountain for retirees and families; Ferny Hills for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Camp MountainFerny Hills
Crime rate
Camp Mountain
7.8 / 1k
Ferny Hills
10.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Camp Mountain
11
Ferny Hills
97
Population
Camp Mountain
1,447
Ferny Hills
8,726
Metric leadCamp Mountain 3Ferny Hills 5across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCamp Mountain
- Best for familiesCamp Mountain
- Best for investmentCamp Mountain
- Best for best valueCamp Mountain
- Best for best schoolsFerny Hills
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 | Camp Mountain | Ferny Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 64.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.8 / 1k | 10.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | — | 32 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 97 |
| Population | 1,447 | 8,726 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Camp Mountain is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Ferny Hills is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Camp Mountain sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Ferny Hills is in a middle-ring position.
Camp Mountain tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Ferny Hills stands out for parks and reserves and walkability.
Choose Camp Mountain if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Ferny Hills for households prioritising schools.