Overall score
Campbell
65.9/100
Narrabundah
57.2/100
Campbell for retirees and families; Narrabundah for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Campbell
65.9/100
Narrabundah
57.2/100
Crime rate
Campbell
7.7 / 1k
Narrabundah
25.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Campbell
446
Narrabundah
182
Population
Campbell
6,564
Narrabundah
6,455
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 | Campbell | Narrabundah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.9/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 3.1/100 | 24.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.7 / 1k | 25.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 4 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 446 | 182 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 7 |
| Population | 6,564 | 6,455 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Campbell is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Narrabundah is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Campbell tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Narrabundah stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Choose Campbell if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Narrabundah for investors and value-focused buyers.