Campbelltown - Woodbine

Campbelltown - Woodbine lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Campbelltown-Woodbine's population was 24,701 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects a growth of 2,617 people (11.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,084. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 24,434 in June 2024 and an additional 353 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,796 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Campbelltown-Woodbine's growth rate exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area levels, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 43.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, a significant population increase is forecasted in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation, with Campbelltown-Woodbine expected to grow by 9,218 persons, reflecting an increase of 36.1% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

The level of residential development activity in Campbelltown - Woodbine was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Campbelltown-Woodbine has granted around 150 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, approximately 750 homes were approved, with another 35 approved in FY26 so far. Each year, an average of 4.6 people moved to the area per dwelling built during this period.

This indicates a significant gap between supply and demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost for new properties is $285,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY26, commercial development approvals totaled $567.3 million, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Campbelltown-Woodbine maintains similar construction rates per person, but building activity has slowed in recent years.

New developments consist of 50% detached dwellings and 50% medium and high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 265 people moving to the area per dwelling approval, Campbelltown-Woodbine displays a growing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 8,914 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Campbelltown - Woodbine has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 59 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Western Sydney University Campbelltown Campus Vertical Expansion, Macarthur Heights, Queen Square Campbelltown, and Macarthur Gardens North. The following list details those most relevant.

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Campbelltown - Woodbine shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Campbelltown - Woodbine has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 6.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.7%. As of September 2025, 12,609 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 2.5% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 56.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Health care & social assistance had notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Professional & technical services were under-represented, with only 5.6% of Campbelltown - Woodbine's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The ratio of 0.9 workers for each resident indicated substantial local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 6.7% while labour force increased by 5.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.0 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Campbelltown - Woodbine's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The median taxpayer income in Campbelltown - Woodbine SA2 is $53,126, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. The average income for this area is $60,973 during the same period. These figures are below the national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average). By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $59,825 and the average will be around $68,662, based on a 12.61% increase in wages since financial year 2022. As per the 2021 Census, incomes in Campbelltown - Woodbine rank modestly, between the 37th and 38th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 captures 33.7% of the community (8,324 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 32nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Campbelltown - Woodbine displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Campbelltown-Woodbine's latest Census data shows 60.5% houses and 39.6% other dwellings, compared to Sydney metro's 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Campbelltown-Woodbine was 20.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.2% and rented ones at 46.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,023, below Sydney metro's $2,100. Median weekly rent in Campbelltown-Woodbine was $390, compared to Sydney metro's $380. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Campbelltown - Woodbine has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 67.8 percent of all households, including 30.7 percent couples with children, 22.4 percent couples without children, and 13.3 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.2 percent, with lone person households at 28.6 percent and group households comprising 3.6 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Campbelltown - Woodbine shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 25.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (22.5%). Educational participation is high, with 30.7% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.9% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 6.1% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Campbelltown-Woodbine has 199 active public transport stops. These are served by 178 routes, offering 16,080 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 188 meters.

Daily service frequency averages 2,297 trips across all routes, equating to about 80 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Campbelltown - Woodbine are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Campbelltown - Woodbine shows below-average health indicators. Common health conditions are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~12,350 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.1 and 7.8% of residents respectively. 68.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.3% across Greater Sydney. The area has 14.9% of residents aged 65 and over (3,673 people). Health outcomes among seniors present challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

Campbelltown - Woodbine is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Campbelltown-Woodbine has high cultural diversity, with 38.5% of its population born overseas and 37.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Campbelltown-Woodbine, accounting for 53.1% of people. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 11.6% versus 12.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (20.1%), Australian (18.8%), and English (18.8%). Notable divergences include Samoan at 2.6% (versus 2.4% regionally), Filipino at 4.7% (versus 3.3%), and Lebanese at 1.7% (versus 1.9%).

Campbelltown - Woodbine's population is younger than the national pattern

Campbelltown-Woodbine's median age was 35 years in 2021, which is younger than Greater Sydney's median age of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 0-4 age group constituted 6.7% of the population, higher than Greater Sydney's figure. Conversely, the 55-64 age group made up 9.5%, lower than the Greater Sydney percentage. Between 2021 and the present, the 35-44 age group increased from 14.9% to 15.8% of the population, while the 25-34 age group decreased from 16.8% to 16.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate a substantial rise in the 45-54 age cohort, with an increase of 1,584 people (56%) expected, bringing the total to 4,398 from the previous figure of 2,813.