Overall score
Campbells Creek
50.7/100
Castlemaine
65.4/100
Campbells Creek vs Castlemaine, VIC Suburb Comparison
Castlemaine for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Campbells CreekCastlemaine
Crime rate
Campbells Creek
55.8 / 1k
Castlemaine
97.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Campbells Creek
17
Castlemaine
384
Population
Campbells Creek
2,071
Castlemaine
7,506
Metric leadCampbells Creek 1Castlemaine 92 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCastlemaine
- Best for best schoolsCastlemaine
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 | Campbells Creek | Castlemaine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.7/100 | 65.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.8/100 | 71.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.8 / 1k | 97.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 45 |
| Walkability | 20.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 384 |
| Green cover | 5.3% | 18.3% |
| Population | 2,071 | 7,506 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Campbells Creek is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Castlemaine is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Campbells Creek pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Castlemaine is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Campbells Creek suits investors more clearly, whereas Castlemaine is the stronger match for families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.