Campbellfield
A 50.5% overseas-born share is the standout feature of Campbellfield's 4,977-person profile, alongside a median age of 38 that is 2 years lower than the national figure. The suburb is strongly detached-house oriented, with 85.1% separate houses, while household size at 2.9 people is 0.4 higher than nationally. Its 24.5% university-educated share sits 5.6 percentage points below the national rate, helping explain the practical, employment-oriented character. Arabic is spoken by 667 residents and Lebanese ancestry is recorded for 951, adding to the suburb's distinctive cultural profile.
Population
4,977
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,110/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
10
Median House
$717K
October to December 2025
That long-run gain matters because the median monthly mortgage is $1,600 and mortgage costs equal 33.3% of income, above the 28.8% rent-to-income figure. The 85.1% separate-house share and 64.7% three-bedroom share suit households seeking conventional family stock, but only 18.0% have 4 or more bedrooms. Campbellfield's 40.6% outright ownership and 31.0% mortgage ownership indicate an established base, while 27.0% rent. Buyers should compare individual streets and properties because the detached stock is not evenly matched by household incomes.
For Buyers
That long-run gain matters because the median monthly mortgage is $1,600 and mortgage costs equal 33.3% of income, above the 28.8% rent-to-income figure. The 85.1% separate-house share and 64.7% three-bedroom share suit households seeking conventional family stock, but only 18.0% have 4 or more bedrooms. Campbellfield's 40.6% outright ownership and 31.0% mortgage ownership indicate an established base, while 27.0% rent. Buyers should compare individual streets and properties because the detached stock is not evenly matched by household incomes.
For Investors
Investors are looking at a $320 weekly median rent, a 5.9% vacancy rate and a 27.0% renting share. Rental holding costs compare favourably with ownership pressure: rent-to-income is 28.8%, below the 33.3% mortgage-to-income ratio. The 11 development applications in 12 months point to incremental subdivision activity rather than a large pipeline, so future competition should be assessed at property level. The wider area's forecast trend is 2.57% annually and is driven by internal migration. These conditions support a measured strategy focused on dwelling quality, tenant demand and resale depth rather than assuming every property will perform alike.
Development Activity
Total DAs
30
Last 12 Months
10
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Campbellfield
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Campbellfield Heights Primary School
Demographics
Campbellfield has a migrant-majority profile: 50.5% of residents were born overseas, 28.9 percentage points above the national share. Lebanese ancestry is recorded for 951 people, while Arabic is the leading listed language at 667, followed by Italian at 150 and Greek at 108. Christianity counts 2,093 adherents and Islam 1,909, showing a substantial presence of both traditions. The median age is 38, 2 years below national levels, and 24.5% have a university qualification, 5.6 points below nationally. Average household size is 2.9, or 0.4 above the national figure, consistent with 50.0% of families being couples with children. With 88.9% staying at the same address, residential continuity remains higher than turnover at 11.1%.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.1%
Houses
5.5%
Townhouse
2.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Campbellfield's housing market is dominated by conventional family stock: 85.1% of dwellings are separate houses, 64.7% have 3 bedrooms and 18.0% have 4 or more. Ownership is split between 40.6% outright and 31.0% with a mortgage, while 27.0% rent. The 33.3% mortgage-to-income ratio is above the 28.8% rent-to-income rate, so affordability pressure is more visible for leveraged buyers than renters. Compared with nearby Broadmeadows, Campbellfield presents a clearly detached-dominant housing profile, with apartments accounting for only 2.8%.
Mortgage / mo
$1,600
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$320
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$444
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.9%
Unoccupied
99
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
33.3% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
50.0%
Couples with children
27.9%
Couples, no children
20.3%
Single parent
1,209
Total families
Economy & Employment
Campbellfield's employment base spans healthcare at 14.6% with 111 workers, construction at 11.2% with 85, retail at 11.0% with 84, education at 8.3% with 63 and transport at 8.0% with 61. Trades lead occupations at 278, followed by labourers at 197 and clerical/admin at 179, reinforcing a hands-on and service-linked workforce. Participation is 41.5%, full-time employment is 53.9% and unemployment is 12.0%, while personal weekly income is $444 and household income sits at the 17.9th percentile. All 4 SEIFA measures are in decile 1: IEO, IER, IRSD and IRSAD. That lowest-decile position is below higher socioeconomic areas and points to constrained education, employment and resource outcomes despite the spread of industries.
Unemployment
12.0%
Labour Force
1,654
Unemployed
198
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.9%
Part-time
36.4%
Participation
41.5%
Employed
1,456
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
24.5%
Postgraduate
5.5%
Born Overseas
50.5%
Dwellings
1,594
Transport to Work
Daily life is car dependent: 74.3% drive to work, compared with 3.2% using public transport, 2.5% walking or cycling and 13.8% working from home. One government primary school is located in the suburb, so families should check enrolment zones and secondary-school options for the exact address. Safety needs attention, with 1,550 recorded offences and a rate of 311.4 per 1,000 people; property and deception offences account for 1,137, far above the 172 crimes-against-the-person offences. IRSAD is in decile 1, below higher-ranked areas, signalling socioeconomic constraints that can affect access to services. The transport mix and crime profile make street selection, school logistics and secure parking practical priorities.
Drive
74.3%
Public Transport
3.2%
Walk / Cycle
2.5%
Work from Home
13.8%
Population Forecast
+2.57%/yr
(+138 people/yr)
EstablishedCampbellfield sits in an established market, but the direction is expansionary: the forecast annual trend is 2.57%, above a flat-growth baseline, and internal migration is the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is forecast at 42.7% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed and affordability is labelled Stable from 34.8% in 2011 to 34.5% in 2021. Gentrification is at the Early signs stage, with a score of 32, while the shift measure is 44. Rent growth of 49.1% adds pressure for households even as real income growth reached 22.0%. The combination points to demand-led change rather than a settled affordability improvement, so buyers and investors should watch rents, subdivision activity and tenure change.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+58
Net Internal / yr
+136
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Net internal migration +136/yr, Accelerating: -0% → 62%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
1,550
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
311.4
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Campbellfield compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Campbellfield a good suburb to live in?
Campbellfield can suit buyers seeking detached housing and an established residential setting, but priorities matter. Separate houses make up 85.1% of stock and the median age is 38. Car use is high at 74.3%, while the crime rate is 311.4 per 1,000 people, so inspect the immediate street, parking and transport options before deciding.
What schools are in Campbellfield?
Campbellfield has 1 listed local school, a government primary school. Families should confirm the exact enrolment zone and compare secondary options, transport times and sector choices before committing. The suburb's public transport share is 3.2%, so school travel may be easier by car for some households.
Is Campbellfield safe?
Safety is a key due-diligence issue. The recorded crime rate is 311.4 per 1,000 people across 1,550 offences, including 1,137 property and deception offences and 172 crimes against the person. Secure parking, lighting and the exact street context deserve more attention than a suburb-wide average alone.
Is Campbellfield good for property investment?
It may suit a selective investor rather than a blanket buy strategy. Median rent is $320 a week, vacancy is 5.9% and 27.0% of households rent. The annual forecast trend is 2.57%, driven by internal migration, while 11 development applications in 12 months suggest some subdivision activity. Check tenant demand and future competition before purchasing.
How is Campbellfield's population changing?
Campbellfield's current population is 4,977. The wider area's forecast population change is 42.7% over 10 years, with an annual trend of 2.57% driven by internal migration. The trajectory is Mixed and gentrification is at the Early signs stage with a score of 32, so growth is evident but not uniformly settled.
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), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), 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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