Campbell vs City, ACT suburb comparison

Campbell for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

CampbellCity

Overall score

Campbell

65.9/100

City

62.3/100

Crime rate

Campbell

7.7 / 1k

City

193.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Campbell

446

City

844

Population

Campbell

6,564

City

4,835

Metric leadCampbell 6City 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryCampbellCity
Overall score65.9/10062.3/100
Housing (desirability)3.1/1002.4/100
Crime rate7.7 / 1k193.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools34
Parks & reserves95
Walkability98.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities446844
Planning activity56
Population6,5644,835
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Campbell is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while City is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.

On the data, Campbell is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; City answers with schools and education options and walkability.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Campbell, while City remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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