Overall score
Campbells Creek
38.5/100
McKenzie Hill
33.4/100
Campbells Creek vs McKenzie Hill, VIC suburb comparison
Campbells Creek for schools; McKenzie Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Campbells CreekMcKenzie Hill
Crime rate
Campbells Creek
57.6 / 1k
McKenzie Hill
22.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Campbells Creek
15
McKenzie Hill
3
Population
Campbells Creek
2,071
McKenzie Hill
775
Metric leadCampbells Creek 6McKenzie Hill 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMcKenzie Hill
- Best for familiesMcKenzie Hill
- Best for best schoolsCampbells Creek
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 | McKenzie Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.4/100 | 89.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.6 / 1k | 22.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 1 |
| Walkability | 20.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 3 |
| Population | 2,071 | 775 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
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 and public transport access, whereas McKenzie Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Campbells Creek the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer McKenzie Hill.