Overall score
Campbelltown
49.5/100
Tranmere
55.7/100
Campbelltown vs Tranmere, SA Suburb Comparison
Tranmere for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CampbelltownTranmere
Crime rate
Campbelltown
28.6 / 1k
Tranmere
26.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Campbelltown
206
Tranmere
78
Population
Campbelltown
9,263
Tranmere
4,136
Metric leadCampbelltown 5Tranmere 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Tranmere |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.5/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 71.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.6 / 1k | 26.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 16 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 206 | 78 |
| Planning activity | 84 | 45 |
| Green cover | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Population | 9,263 | 4,136 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Campbelltown is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Tranmere is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Campbelltown pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Tranmere is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tranmere, while Campbelltown remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.