Campania
With 1,158 residents spread across 209.69 square kilometres, Campania records a density of 5.5 people per km2, well below suburban norms nationally. The tenure profile stands out: 51.7% of households carry a mortgage and 34.4% own outright, leaving just 13.9% renting, far below the national renter share. Every dwelling is a detached house, a 100% separate-house rate that underlines the agricultural character of this Coal River Valley community. Household income sits at the 49.7th national percentile, and housing costs remain low with the mortgage-to-income ratio at 19.6%.
Population
1,158
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,560/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Campania's stock is exclusively separate houses, with a bedroom mix that skews large: 53.7% have 3 bedrooms and 30.9% have 4 or more. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,324, well below the national median, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6% stays comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The 51.7% of households with a mortgage outnumber the 34.4% who own outright, suggesting an active buyer base. Vacancy at 6.3% means available stock is tighter than many regional centres, supporting price stability for entering buyers.
For Buyers
Campania's stock is exclusively separate houses, with a bedroom mix that skews large: 53.7% have 3 bedrooms and 30.9% have 4 or more. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,324, well below the national median, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6% stays comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The 51.7% of households with a mortgage outnumber the 34.4% who own outright, suggesting an active buyer base. Vacancy at 6.3% means available stock is tighter than many regional centres, supporting price stability for entering buyers.
For Investors
Weekly rent of $300 and a renter share of just 13.9%, substantially below the national average, reflect a thin tenant pool in this rural locality. The 6.3% vacancy rate is elevated against urban benchmarks, meaning rental stock can sit empty longer between tenancies. Zero development applications in the past 12 months confirm no new supply pressure. Household income at the 49.7th national percentile supports stable rent collection but limits strong escalation. The small population of 1,158 means this market suits long-hold owner-occupier strategy rather than yield-focused investment.
Schools in Campania iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Campania District School
K-12 · 202 students
Demographics
The median age of 39 is 1.0 year below the national figure. Overseas-born residents account for 8.9%, which is 12.7 percentage points below the national average, and ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (511), Irish (116) and Scottish (92). University qualifications reach 21.5%, sitting 8.6 percentage points below the national rate, reflecting an economy built more on trades and agriculture than knowledge-sector roles. Average household size of 2.6 is 0.1 above the national figure, and 41.3% of families are couples with children, giving the suburb a family-oriented character.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every dwelling in Campania is a detached separate house, a 100% rate that distinguishes it from virtually all metropolitan markets. Ownership dominates: 34.4% own outright and 51.7% hold a mortgage, together accounting for 86.1% of households, with renters at just 13.9%. The bedroom mix skews large: 53.7% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 30.9% have 4 or more. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,324 and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6% is below the stress line, meaning most mortgaged households are not financially pressured despite household income sitting at the 49.7th national percentile.
Mortgage / mo
$1,324
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$779
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.3%
Unoccupied
27
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.4%
Couples, no children
906
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employing industry at 17.1% of workers (59 people), followed by Construction at 13.0% (45) and Education at 12.4% (43). Agriculture accounts for 9.5% (33 workers), higher than most suburban areas, reflecting the rural land across 209.69 km2. By occupation, Managers lead with 88 workers and Labourers reach 74, indicating a mixed blue and white-collar base. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, the full-time employment rate is 60.6%, and the participation rate is 59.2%. Volunteering runs at 16.8%, consistent with the community and healthcare sectors that dominate local employment.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.6%
Part-time
35.2%
Participation
59.2%
Employed
530
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.5%
Postgraduate
3.8%
Born Overseas
8.9%
Dwellings
399
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 92.7% of residents drive to work, well above the national figure, reflecting the long distances in a 209.69 km2 rural locality. Only 1.2% walk or cycle, and no public transport usage is recorded. No schools appear inside the suburb boundary, so families commute to surrounding towns. Housing stress is low on both counts: rent-to-income at 19.2% and mortgage-to-income at 19.6% are below stress thresholds and favourable compared to state and national benchmarks. Crime statistics are not available; indirectly, the low housing stress ratios and high 83.1% residential stability suggest the community is not under acute economic pressure.
Drive
92.7%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Campania compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Campania a good suburb to live in?
Campania suits buyers wanting rural Tasmania lifestyle. Mortgage costs average $1,324 per month, with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The 83.1% resident stability rate shows the community retains people once they settle. The main trade-off is car dependency: 92.7% drive to work and no public transport usage is recorded.
What is the median house price in Campania?
A median house price is not available for Campania in the current dataset. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,324 and weekly rent averages $300, both well below Tasmanian capital city levels. All dwellings are detached houses, and 84.6% have 3 to 4 or more bedrooms.
What schools are in Campania?
No schools are recorded inside the Campania boundary. With 1,158 residents across 209.69 square kilometres, families travel to nearby towns for schooling. University qualifications among residents reach 21.5%, which is 8.6 percentage points below the national rate, consistent with a workforce concentrated in trades, healthcare and agriculture.
Is Campania safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Campania. Indirect indicators suggest low stress: housing cost ratios for both renters (19.2% of income) and mortgage holders (19.6%) are below the 30% threshold, and 83.1% of residents remained at the same address over 5 years, pointing to a stable, low-churn community.
Is Campania good for property investment?
The investment case is modest. Weekly rent of $300 and a 6.3% vacancy rate point to a thin rental market, with renters at just 13.9% of households, well below the national average. Zero development applications in the past 12 months limit new supply risk but also signal limited growth momentum. Long-hold owner-occupier strategy suits this market better than yield-focused investment.
How is Campania's population changing?
Campania's current population is 1,158 across 209.69 square kilometres. Residential stability is high: 83.1% stayed at the same address over 5 years and turnover is just 16.9%. No development activity was recorded in the past 12 months and no near-term forecast data is available, suggesting the population is likely to remain broadly stable.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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