Campbell Town
At 50, Campbell Town's median age sits 10.0 years above the national benchmark, giving the town an older resident base than many larger Northern Midlands centres such as Longford or Perth. Its 1,023 residents are spread across 735.83 sq km, so the density is only 1.4 people per sq km. Housing is strongly detached, with 89.3% separate houses, while 45.1% of homes are owned outright. The contrast is notable: household income is in the 5.9 percentile, yet IRSAD and IRSD are both decile 10, suggesting asset strength and stability rather than high weekly cash income.
Local council: Northern Midlands
Population
1,023
Median Age
50.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$850/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Homebuyers are looking at a house-led market rather than an apartment market, because separate houses make up 89.3% of dwellings compared with just 3.4% apartments and 5.9% semi-detached homes. The typical dwelling mix suits smaller households: 53.3% are 3-bedroom homes, while 25.6% have 2 bedrooms and 17.4% have 4 or more. Affordability pressure appears lower than the stress threshold because mortgage costs take 23.6% of income and the median monthly mortgage is $867. The trade-off is a smaller 1,023-person market, so stock choice can be thinner.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are looking at a house-led market rather than an apartment market, because separate houses make up 89.3% of dwellings compared with just 3.4% apartments and 5.9% semi-detached homes. The typical dwelling mix suits smaller households: 53.3% are 3-bedroom homes, while 25.6% have 2 bedrooms and 17.4% have 4 or more. Affordability pressure appears lower than the stress threshold because mortgage costs take 23.6% of income and the median monthly mortgage is $867. The trade-off is a smaller 1,023-person market, so stock choice can be thinner.
For Investors
Campbell Town is not a high-churn rental market: 23.0% of homes are rented, lower than the 70.6% combined owner-occupier share. Median rent is $215 a week, while vacancy is 9.9%, a higher figure that points to leasing risk if the dwelling is poorly matched to local demand. There were 0 development approvals over 12 months, so new supply is not the main competition. Investor appeal is therefore yield and entry-cost driven, but tenant depth is limited because the population is 1,023 and the economy leans toward local agriculture and services.
Demographics
Campbell Town has an older, locally rooted population compared with the national profile. The median age is 50, which is 10.0 years above national, and the average household size is 2.1, or 0.4 below national. Overseas-born residents are 9.3%, sitting 12.3 percentage points below national, while university attainment is 22.5%, or 7.6 points below national. English ancestry is the largest reported group at 453 people, followed by Scottish at 120 and Irish at 107. Christianity records 477 people and no religion 442, a near-even split.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.3%
Houses
5.9%
Townhouse
3.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing tenure is unusually settled compared with renter-heavy suburbs. Outright ownership is 45.1%, higher than both mortgage holders at 25.5% and renters at 23.0%, which helps explain why weekly household income can be low while SEIFA scores remain high. Detached housing dominates at 89.3%, well above apartments at 3.4%, and 3-bedroom homes account for 53.3% of stock. Housing stress indicators are moderate, with rent taking 25.3% of income and mortgages 23.6%, so the pressure is more about limited choice than broad affordability strain.
Mortgage / mo
$867
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$215
Census 2021
HH Size
2.1
Personal Income / wk
$511
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.9%
Unoccupied
49
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.1%
Couples with children
50.5%
Couples, no children
18.2%
Single parent
275
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local economy is rural and service-based. Agriculture is the largest industry at 26.0% and 51 workers, higher than healthcare at 14.8%, retail at 10.2%, hospitality at 7.1% and education at 6.6%. Occupations are led by labourers with 80 people, followed by managers at 69, trades at 61, sales at 47 and professionals at 43. Unemployment is 4.4%, but participation is 47.4% and 399 people are not in the labour force, consistent with an older population. SEIFA is unusually strong: IRSD decile 10, IRSAD decile 10, IEO decile 10 and IER decile 8, reflecting lower disadvantage despite modest incomes.
Unemployment
4.4%
Labour Force
412
Unemployed
18
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
49.5%
Part-time
42.4%
Participation
47.4%
Employed
394
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.5%
Postgraduate
4.4%
Born Overseas
9.3%
Dwellings
439
Transport to Work
Campbell Town is highly car-oriented because it covers 735.83 sq km at just 1.4 people per sq km. Driving accounts for 64.1% of commutes, higher than walking and cycling at 13.2%, while working from home is 16.5%. That pattern suits residents who value space and road access but makes daily convenience more dependent on car ownership than in denser suburbs. Safety should be assessed with current local checks and police updates. Socio-economic context is strong, with IRSAD decile 10 above the state average, and 19.4% volunteering points to local civic involvement.
Drive
64.1%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
13.2%
Work from Home
16.5%
Growth Outlook
Growth signals are stronger than the town's small size might suggest. The forecast trend is 2.57% annual growth, driven primarily by internal migration, so demand is likely tied to people moving within Tasmania or from other Australian regions rather than overseas migration. The 10-year population change measure is 42.7%, while the shift trajectory is Mixed. Rent growth of 49.1% is higher than real income growth of 22.0%, which can support landlords but tighten renter budgets. Gentrification remains early, with a score of 32 and stage of Early signs.
Population trend: Northern Midlands council area
Campbell Town sits in the Northern Midlands council area. These are the council area's residents, not Campbell Town's.
Residents 2025
14,544
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.3%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.7%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Campbell Town compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Campbell Town a good suburb to live in?
Campbell Town suits buyers seeking space, detached housing and a quieter rural town setting. It has 1,023 residents, 89.3% separate houses and a median age of 50, which is 10.0 years above national, so it will feel older and less dense than larger centres.
What is the median house price in Campbell Town?
The current median house price should be checked against recent settled sales because a 1,023-person market can move on small transaction numbers. Local cost signals are modest, with a median mortgage of $867 a month and median rent of $215 a week.
What schools are in Campbell Town?
Families should confirm current Campbell Town and wider Northern Midlands school options directly before enrolling, including transport and year-level access. The town has 1,023 residents, 275 families and an average household size of 2.1, so logistics matter.
Is Campbell Town safe?
Safety should be checked using current local police updates and street-level inspection, especially across a 735.83 sq km rural area. The suburb's IRSAD decile is 10, higher than the state average, but conditions can vary between township streets and rural properties.
Is Campbell Town good for property investment?
Campbell Town can suit patient investors, but it is not a deep rental market. Renters are 23.0% of households, median rent is $215 a week and vacancy is 9.9%, so tenant selection and property fit matter more than broad market momentum.
How is Campbell Town's population changing?
Growth is positive, with the forecast trend running at 2.57% a year and internal migration the primary driver. The 10-year population change measure is 42.7%, while gentrification is still at Early signs with a score of 32.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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