Campbell
Statistical Area - sa2

Campbell lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Campbell's population was around 5,275 as of August 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 687 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,588 people. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates: 5,246 residents in June 2024 and an additional 100 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density of 1,669 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Campbell's growth rate of 15% since the 2021 Census exceeded both state (5.7%) and SA4 region averages, indicating it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 67.9% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, age group growth rates from ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as the base year. Future population projections indicate significant increases in Campbell's top quartile of national statistical areas. By 2041, based on latest numbers, the area is forecast to grow by 1,469 persons, representing a total increase of 27.3% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Campbell among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Campbell has approved approximately 90 dwellings annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that from FY21 to FY25, Campbell saw a total of 450 approvals, with an additional 5 in FY26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 2.7 people moved to the area per new home constructed. New homes are built at an average cost of $455,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.

In FY26, Campbell has recorded $6.6 million in commercial development approvals. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory's average, Campbell shows moderately higher new home approvals, with 49.0% more per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice and supports existing property values. However, building activity has slowed recently. New development consists of 20.0% detached dwellings and 80.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards compact living to offer affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Currently, Campbell reflects around 229 people per approval, indicating a transitioning market.

Future projections estimate Campbell will add 1,440 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Campbell has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects likely influencing the area. Notable projects include Australian War Memorial Redevelopment, Campbell Shopping Centre Upgrades, Academy Close Redevelopment - Campbell, and The Foothills - Campbell (Former CSIRO Site). Relevant projects are listed below.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Campbell performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Campbell has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of June 2025, below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.0%. There were 3,277 residents employed in June 2025, with workforce participation equal to ACT's 69.6%. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training. Public administration & safety has a notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 6.5%, compared to the regional average of 11.7%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data. Over the past year, employment increased by 2.0% while labour force grew by 1.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, ACT experienced employment growth of 1.9% and a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. As of Sep-25, ACT employment contracted by 0.33%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Campbell's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Campbell had a median taxpayer income of $80,625 and an average income of $103,741. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to the ACT's median of $68,678 and average of $83,634. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2022 to March 2025 (an increase of 10.78%), estimated current incomes would be approximately $89,316 median and $114,924 average. Campbell's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 99th percentiles. Income brackets show 36.5% of residents earn over $4000 per week (1,925 individuals), differing from nearby areas where the predominant bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 at 34.3%. A significant proportion, 50.7%, earns above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in Campbell. After housing costs, residents retain 87.9% of income, reflecting robust purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Campbell features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Campbell, as per the latest Census evaluation, dwelling structures comprised 47.4% houses and 52.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had 39.3% houses and 60.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Campbell stood at 33.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.7% and rented ones at 34.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,400, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. Median weekly rent in Campbell was $550, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $476. Nationally, Campbell's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,400 against Australia's average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were substantially higher at $550 compared to Australia's figure of $375.

Campbell features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 61.8% of all households, including 25.0% couples with children, 31.2% couples without children, and 4.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.2%, with lone person households at 30.9% and group households comprising 7.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.2.

Campbell shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Campbell's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. 65.6% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. This gives Campbell a strong position for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most common at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (25.1%) and graduate diplomas (7.4%).

Technical qualifications make up 14.4% of educational achievements, with advanced diplomas at 7.0% and certificates at 7.4%. Educational participation is notably high, with 33.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.3% in tertiary education, 7.2% in primary education, and 7.0% pursuing secondary education. Campbell's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 908 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1140). Education provision is balanced with 3 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' in enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Campbell shows that there are currently 40 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops primarily service buses with a mix of routes. There are 19 individual bus routes that collectively provide 1,284 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located an average of 159 meters from their nearest transport stop. The service frequency averages at 183 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Campbell's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Campbell with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 73% of the total population (3,829 people), comparing to 65.3% across Australian Capital Territory and 55.3% nationally. Mental health issues impact 8.3% of residents, while asthma affects 7.2%.

A total of 72.6% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.8% across Australian Capital Territory. The area has 17.1% of residents aged 65 and over (899 people), higher than the 11.4% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Campbell was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Campbell's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 23.5% born overseas and 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Campbell, practiced by 40.3% of its residents. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, comprising 0.7% of Campbell's population.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (26.8%), Australian (22.5%), and Irish (11.1%). Some ethnic groups show notable divergences in representation: Welsh is overrepresented at 0.9%, French at 0.8%, and Russian at 0.5%.

Campbell's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Campbell's median age is 38 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Campbell has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64, at 12.0%, but fewer residents aged 5-14, at 8.0%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 25-34 has grown from 17.2% to 19.0%, while the population aged 15-24 has declined from 15.8% to 14.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Campbell's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 37%, adding 249 residents to reach 929. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by a modest 3% (34 people).