Overall score
Campsie
48.6/100
Earlwood
63.3/100
Earlwood for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Campsie
48.6/100
Earlwood
63.3/100
Crime rate
Campsie
57.7 / 1k
Earlwood
23.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Campsie
274
Earlwood
250
Population
Campsie
26,132
Earlwood
18,053
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 | Campsie | Earlwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.7/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.7 / 1k | 23.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 112 | 166 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 274 | 250 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 47 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 17.8% |
| Population | 26,132 | 18,053 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Campsie reads as an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Earlwood is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Campsie sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Earlwood is closer to the city centre.
Campsie pulls ahead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Earlwood is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Earlwood, while Campsie 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.