Overall score
Campbell Town
29.1/100
Cressy
30.8/100
Campbell Town vs Cressy, TAS suburb comparison
Cressy for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Campbell TownCressy
Crime rate
Campbell Town
1150.8 / 1k
Cressy
1025.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Campbell Town
0
Cressy
0
Population
Campbell Town
1,023
Cressy
1,149
Metric leadCampbell Town 2Cressy 62 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.
| Category | Campbell Town | Cressy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.1/100 | 30.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1150.8 / 1k | 1025.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 8 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,023 | 1,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Campbell Town is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Cressy is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Campbell Town pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Cressy is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cressy, while Campbell Town remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.