Side by sideSuburb comparison

Acton vs Campbell.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Acton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Acton (1142) sits above Campbell (1139).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Acton edges out on average school ICSEA (1142 vs 1139).

Common questionsActon vs Campbell

Common questions

Does Acton or Campbell have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Acton scores 1142 vs 1139 in Campbell. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Acton
Metric
Campbell

Price & Market

Median house
$1,715,000
Median unit
$649,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$550/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$490/wk
$9/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
60.0%
Renter occupied
38.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
30
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
2,848
Population
6,564
19
Median age
28

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1142
Avg ICSEA
1139

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).