Campbelltown
Renters define Campbelltown more than owners: 52.5% of households rent, higher than the 18.0% owned outright and 29.4% with a mortgage. The suburb has 16,577 residents, a median age of 34 that sits 6.0 years below the national benchmark, and 37.6% born overseas, 16.0 percentage points above national. Compared with nearby Leumeah and Airds, it functions more as a civic and services centre, helped by schools, health jobs and a mixed dwelling base. Prices remain relatively accessible, with a $695,180 median house price and a 2025 price-history point of $725,000.
Population
16,577
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,432/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
172
Median House
$1.0M
12m to Jun 2026 (PSI)
Homebuyers get a mixed housing market rather than a single detached-house story. The modelled median house price is $695,180, while recorded price history moved from $660,000 in 2024 to $725,000 in 2025, a 9.8% rise with the latest price at the peak. Separate houses still make up 51.2% of dwellings, but apartments are a high 34.9%, giving buyers more lower-entry options than in many outer suburban centres. Mortgage pressure is material at 32.3% of income, higher than rent at 27.2%, because purchase costs sit above local household incomes in the 42.4 percentile.
For Buyers
Homebuyers get a mixed housing market rather than a single detached-house story. The modelled median house price is $695,180, while recorded price history moved from $660,000 in 2024 to $725,000 in 2025, a 9.8% rise with the latest price at the peak. Separate houses still make up 51.2% of dwellings, but apartments are a high 34.9%, giving buyers more lower-entry options than in many outer suburban centres. Mortgage pressure is material at 32.3% of income, higher than rent at 27.2%, because purchase costs sit above local household incomes in the 42.4 percentile.
For Investors
Campbelltown has unusually strong tenant exposure, with 52.5% renting compared with 18.0% owned outright. The median rent is $390 a week, while the vacancy rate is 9.0%, so investors need to price carefully because availability is not tight. Demand is supported by population growth of 2.57% a year, or 138 people, and a pipeline of 148 development applications in 12 months. Internal migration averaging 136 people a year is the main driver, higher than overseas migration at 58, which points to local-region movement rather than only new arrivals.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1,063
Last 12 Months
172
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-2.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Campbelltown iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Peter's Anglican Grammar
K-6 · 428 students
St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School
K-6 · 554 students
St Patrick's College Campbelltown
7-12 · 698 students
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
K-6 · 341 students
Kentlyn Public School
K-6 · 120 students
Demographics
Campbelltown is younger and more internationally connected than the national average. The median age is 34, which is 6.0 years below national, while 37.6% of residents were born overseas, 16.0 percentage points above national. University attainment is 32.9%, 2.8 points higher than national, but household income sits at the 42.4 percentile. English ancestry counts 4,103 people, with Irish at 1,147 and Scottish at 963. Arabic has 297 speakers, Bengali 205 and Nepali 164, reflecting migration patterns that shape retail, worship and school demand.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
51.2%
Houses
13.8%
Townhouse
34.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing tenure is the key divide. Renters account for 52.5% of households, higher than both mortgaged owners at 29.4% and outright owners at 18.0%, so turnover and lease-market conditions matter more than in owner-heavy suburbs. Price history is short but positive: the median rose from $660,000 in 2024 to $725,000 in 2025, a 9.8% gain, with no fall from the peak. Dwelling choice is broader than a typical fringe suburb, with 51.2% separate houses, 34.9% apartments and 13.8% semi-detached homes. The 37.1% share of 2-bedroom homes supports smaller households and renters.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General (12m to Jun 2026 (PSI))
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (January to March 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $390.
$595
Bond data Mar 2026 · houses $620 · units $510
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$739
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.0%
Unoccupied
624
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
32.3% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.6%
Couples, no children
12,208
Total families
Economy & Employment
The employment base leans heavily toward services. Healthcare employs 1,028 residents, or 23.1%, well above education at 10.1%, retail at 8.3%, public administration at 7.7% and manufacturing at 7.3%. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 1,490, compared with 944 clerical and admin workers and 766 machinery drivers. The unemployment rate is 8.4% and participation is 46.8%, which helps explain mixed SEIFA results: education and occupation sits in decile 5, but economic resources and disadvantage sit lower in decile 3, with IRSAD in decile 4.
Unemployment
1.7%
Labour Force
3,413
Unemployed
58
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.1%
Part-time
23.5%
Participation
46.8%
Employed
5,729
Occupations
Top Industries
University
32.9%
Postgraduate
9.7%
Born Overseas
37.6%
Dwellings
6,291
Transport to Work
Campbelltown is practical rather than low-car. Car driving accounts for 79.6% of journeys, far higher than public transport at 7.6% and walking or cycling at 4.6%, so daily convenience depends on road access despite the town-centre role. School choice is a strength, with 10 local schools across Government, Catholic and Independent sectors and ICSEA scores from 927 to 1118. St Peter's Anglican Grammar leads at 1118 with 428 enrolments, while St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary and St Patrick's College both sit at 1049. IRSAD decile 4 signals average-to-lower advantage.
Drive
79.6%
Public Transport
7.6%
Walk / Cycle
4.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.57%/yr
(+138 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth signals are solid but not uniformly upmarket. The trend rate is 2.57% a year, equal to 138 people annually, and the medium projection reaches 6,009 by 2031 from 5,320 in 2026 in the small-area series. Migration is led by internal moves averaging 136 people a year, higher than overseas migration at 58, so nearby affordability and access are likely pulling households in. The shift profile is Mixed: rents rose 49.1%, real incomes rose 22.0%, and the 10-year population change was 42.7%. Gentrification is still labelled Early signs, with a score of 32.
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%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Campbelltown compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Campbelltown a good suburb to live in?
Campbelltown suits renters, younger households and buyers seeking services, with 10 schools, 52.5% renting and a median age of 34. Car use is high at 79.6%, so it works best for people comfortable with driving.
What is the median house price in Campbelltown?
The modelled median house price is $695,180. Recent price history shows $660,000 in 2024 and $725,000 in 2025, a 9.8% rise, with the latest figure matching the recorded peak.
What schools are in Campbelltown?
Campbelltown has 10 local schools across Government, Catholic and Independent sectors. Examples include St Peter's Anglican Grammar with ICSEA 1118, St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary at 1049 and Campbelltown Performing Arts High School with 893 enrolments.
Is Campbelltown safe?
A suburb-level crime rate per 1,000 residents is not available here. For context, the area has 16,577 residents, 10 schools and a town-centre role, so street-by-street checks around stations, shops and main roads are worthwhile.
Is Campbelltown good for property investment?
It has investment appeal because 52.5% of households rent and median rent is $390 a week. The caution is vacancy at 9.0%, which means investors should test achievable rent and competition before assuming tight leasing conditions.
How is Campbelltown's population changing?
Campbelltown is growing, with a trend rate of 2.57% a year, equal to 138 people annually. Internal migration is the main driver at 136 people a year, compared with 58 from overseas migration.
What languages are spoken in Campbelltown?
English is common, but overseas-born residents make up 37.6% of the population. Leading non-English language counts include Arabic at 297, Bengali at 205, Nepali at 164, Urdu at 153 and Samoan at 136.
Is there much development in Campbelltown?
Yes. There were 148 development applications in the past 12 months, including dwelling demolition and child care or recreation related proposals lodged in 2026. That level of activity supports the suburb's high-growth profile.
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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