Overall score
Campbells Creek
50.7/100
McKenzie Hill
52.3/100
Campbells Creek for families; McKenzie Hill for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Campbells Creek
50.7/100
McKenzie Hill
52.3/100
Crime rate
Campbells Creek
55.8 / 1k
McKenzie Hill
26.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Campbells Creek
17
McKenzie Hill
9
Population
Campbells Creek
2,071
McKenzie Hill
775
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 | Campbells Creek | McKenzie Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.7/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.8/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.8 / 1k | 26.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 1 |
| Walkability | 20.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 9 |
| Green cover | 5.3% | 8.9% |
| Population | 2,071 | 775 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Campbells Creek is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while McKenzie Hill is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Campbells Creek pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas McKenzie Hill is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Campbells Creek generally means more mid-market housing value, while McKenzie Hill leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Households prioritising schools may find Campbells Creek the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer McKenzie Hill.
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.