Overall score
Campbell Town
29.1/100
Ross
23.4/100
Campbell Town for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Campbell Town
29.1/100
Ross
23.4/100
Crime rate
Campbell Town
1150.8 / 1k
Ross
2872.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Campbell Town
0
Ross
0
Population
Campbell Town
1,023
Ross
410
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 Town | Ross |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.1/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 29.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 1150.8 / 1k | 2872.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,023 | 410 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Campbell Town reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Ross is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Campbell Town pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Ross is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Campbell Town, while Ross remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.