Campbell

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 is approximately 5,275 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 687 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,588. The estimated resident population from the ABS in June 2024 was 5,246, with an additional 100 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 1,669 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Campbell's population grew by 15.0% between the 2021 Census and June 2024, exceeding both the state (5.9%) and SA4 region averages. Interstate migration contributed approximately 67.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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 the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are used, with 2022 as the base year. Future population trends indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation, with Campbell expected to grow by 1,469 persons to reach approximately 6,753 by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall gain 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. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 450 homes received approvals, with an additional six approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 2.7 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand which supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $338,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. This financial year has seen $6.6 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating limited commercial development focus compared to residential growth. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory's averages, Campbell records elevated construction activity, with 49.0% more new dwellings per person over the past five years. This balances buyer choice while supporting current property values, though recent construction activity has eased slightly. Nationally, developer confidence in Campbell is strong, reflected in its well-above-average construction levels. New development in Campbell consists of 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 47.0% houses.

This trend towards denser development provides accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers, reflecting decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. With approximately 229 people per dwelling approval, Campbell has room for growth. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the location is expected to grow by 1,440 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Campbell has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified fifteen projects likely affecting this region. Notable initiatives include Australian War Memorial Redevelopment, Hassett Park Master Plan & Sportsground Upgrades, Campbell 5, Campbell Neighbourhood Oval Upgrade, and Academy Close Redevelopment - Campbell. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Campbell performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Campbell's workforce is highly educated with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1%.

As of September 2025, 3,352 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation was on par with ACT's 69.6%. Leading employment industries among residents included public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training, with a particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety at 1.4 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance employed only 6.5% of local workers, below ACT's 11.7%.

The area offered limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.1%, labour force increased by 1.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points in Campbell. In comparison, ACT saw employment grow by 1.4%, labour force expand by 1.2%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 showed ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Campbell's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in Campbell SA2 is $80,625, with an average of $103,741 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Nationally, this is exceptionally high compared to the Australian Capital Territory's median income of $68,678 and average income of $83,634. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Campbell SA2 would be approximately $91,590 (median) and $117,850 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Campbell rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 98th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 36.5% of locals (1,925 people) fall into the $4000+ category, differing from the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 34.3%. Notably, 50.7% earn above $3,000 weekly in Campbell SA2. After housing costs, residents retain 87.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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

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

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, which is 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 is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 65.6% of residents aged 15 and over hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. This educational advantage positions Campbell strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (25.1%) and graduate diplomas (7.4%).

Technical qualifications represent 14.4% of educational achievements, with advanced diplomas at 7.0% and certificates at 7.4%. Educational participation is notably high in Campbell, 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.

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

Campbell has 40 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses on 19 individual routes that collectively provide 1,284 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 159 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 183 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per 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), compared to 65.3% across Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.3 and 7.2% of residents respectively, while 72.6% declared 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), which is 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 slightly 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, at 40.3%. While Judaism comprises only 0.7%, this figure exceeds the Australian Capital Territory average of 0.5%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (26.8%), Australian (22.5%), and Irish (11.1%). Notably, Welsh (0.9%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.7%. Similarly, French (0.8%) and Russian (0.5%) show higher representation than their respective regional averages of 0.7% and 0.4%.

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 percentage of residents aged 55-64 (12.0%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.0%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has increased from 17.2% to 19.0%, while the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has decreased from 15.8% to 14.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Campbell's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 37%, adding 249 residents to reach 929. In contrast, the 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by only 3% (an increase of 34 people).