Overall score
Campbelltown
59.8/100
Glen Alpine
52.7/100
Campbelltown vs Glen Alpine, NSW suburb comparison
Glen Alpine for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CampbelltownGlen Alpine
Crime rate
Campbelltown
123.4 / 1k
Glen Alpine
14.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Campbelltown
777
Glen Alpine
36
Population
Campbelltown
16,577
Glen Alpine
4,429
Metric leadCampbelltown 7Glen Alpine 4across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGlen Alpine
- Best for familiesGlen Alpine
- Best for investmentGlen Alpine
- Best for best valueGlen Alpine
- Best for best schoolsGlen Alpine
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 | Campbelltown | Glen Alpine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.8/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.1/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.4 / 1k | 14.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 328 | 68 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 777 | 36 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 4 |
| Population | 16,577 | 4,429 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Campbelltown is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Glen Alpine is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm. Campbelltown sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Glen Alpine is further out with more breathing room.
Campbelltown pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Glen Alpine is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Campbelltown sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Glen Alpine.
Choose Campbelltown if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Glen Alpine for retirees and investors.