Overall score
Camp Mountain
62.1/100
Wights Mountain
63.3/100
Camp Mountain for families; Wights Mountain for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Camp Mountain
62.1/100
Wights Mountain
63.3/100
Crime rate
Camp Mountain
7.8 / 1k
Wights Mountain
7.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Camp Mountain
11
Wights Mountain
4
Population
Camp Mountain
1,447
Wights Mountain
767
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 | Camp Mountain | Wights Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.8 / 1k | 7.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 4 |
| Population | 1,447 | 767 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Camp Mountain is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Wights Mountain is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
On the data, Camp Mountain is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community; Wights Mountain answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Families may find Camp Mountain the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wights Mountain.