Overall score
Camperdown
63.5/100
Haymarket
61.7/100
Camperdown for retirees and value; Haymarket for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Camperdown
63.5/100
Haymarket
61.7/100
Crime rate
Camperdown
118.0 / 1k
Haymarket
450.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Camperdown
520
Haymarket
772
Population
Camperdown
9,381
Haymarket
8,305
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 | Camperdown | Haymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.5/100 | 61.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.5/100 | 4.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 118.0 / 1k | 450.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 31 | 26 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 128 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 520 | 772 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 37 |
| Population | 9,381 | 8,305 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Camperdown is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Haymarket is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Camperdown tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Haymarket stands out for public transport access and walkability.
Choose Camperdown if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Haymarket for investors.