Campbelltown - Woodbine
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is around 24,585 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,501 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 22,084. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 24,432 as of June 2024 and an additional 309 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,788 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Campbelltown - Woodbine's growth of 11.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the state (6.4%) and metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 43.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation, with Campbelltown - Woodbine expected to grow by 9,218 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, an increase of 36.7% in total over the 17 years.

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 recorded approximately 150 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, showing 750 homes over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, with 13 approved so far in FY26. On average, 4.6 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed annually over the past five financial years. This indicates supply is lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being built at an average cost of $322,000, which is under regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing choices for buyers. This year has seen $567.3 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Campbelltown Woodbine has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas, although recent periods have shown moderation in development activity. New development consists of 50% detached dwellings and 50% medium to high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers.

With around 265 people per dwelling approval, Campbelltown Woodbine indicates a growing market. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 9,030 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Campbelltown - Woodbine has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 59 infrastructure projects that may impact the area. Key projects include Western Sydney University's Campbelltown Campus Expansion, ALAND's Campbelltown Mixed-Use Precinct (Queen Square), Campbelltown Station Commuter Car Park expansion, and Macarthur Heights development. The following list details those likely to be 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. Its unemployment rate was 6.9% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 6.2% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 12,308 residents were in work while the unemployment rate stood at 7.9%, which is 2.7% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 56.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Notably, health care & social assistance had employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services were under-represented with only 5.6% of Campbelltown-Woodbine's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The ratio of 0.9 workers per resident indicated substantial local employment opportunities. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 6.2%, while labour force grew by 4.9%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% with unemployment rising slightly to 4.5%. State-level data from Sep-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, while the state unemployment rate was at 4.3%. National employment forecasts by Jobs and Skills Australia projected growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Campbelltown-Woodbine's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Campbelltown - Woodbine had a median taxpayer income of $53,126 and an average of $60,973 in financial year 2022. These figures are below the national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average). By March 2025, estimated median income is approximately $58,757 and average income is $67,436, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Campbelltown - Woodbine rank modestly, between the 38th and 38th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 33.7% of the community (8,285 individuals), which is consistent with broader regional trends showing 30.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.3% of income remaining, 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 60.5% houses and 39.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Sydney metropolitan area had 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Campbelltown - Woodbine was 20.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.2% and rented at 46.2%. Median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,023, below Sydney metro's $2,100. Median weekly rent was $390, compared to Sydney metro's $380. Nationally, Campbelltown - Woodbine's median mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 67.8% of all households, including 30.7% couples with children, 22.4% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.2%, with lone person households at 28.6% and group households comprising 3.6%. 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 the most prevalent at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (22.5%). Educational participation is high at 30.7%, comprising 9.9% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Twelve schools serve a total of 3,077 students. Campbelltown - Woodbine has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 989) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes seven primary, three secondary, and two K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents is 12.5, below the regional average of 17.3, indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Campbelltown-Woodbine area has 199 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. They are serviced by 178 individual routes.

Collectively, they provide 16,080 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 188 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 2,297 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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's health indicators show below-average results. Common health conditions are somewhat typical but higher than national averages among older cohorts.

Approximately 50% of the total population (~12,292 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.1 and 7.8% of residents respectively. 68.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.3% across Greater Sydney. There are 14.9% (3,655 people) aged 65 and over in the area. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of 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 a 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 main religion in Campbelltown-Woodbine, making up 53.1% of people there, compared to 12.5% for Islam across Greater Sydney. The most overrepresented religion locally is Islam at 11.6%.

For ancestry, the top three groups are Other (20.1%), Australian (18.8%), and English (18.8%). Notably, Samoan is overrepresented at 2.6%, Filipino at 4.7%, and Lebanese at 1.7% compared to regional percentages of 2.4%, 3.3%, and 1.9% respectively.

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

Campbelltown-Woodbine's median age of 35 years is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38. The 0-4 age group comprises 6.7% of its population, higher than in Greater Sydney, while the 55-64 cohort stands at 9.5%, lower compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has grown from 14.9% to 15.8% of its population. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 16.8% to 16.0%. By 2041, projections indicate significant demographic shifts in Campbelltown-Woodbine. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to rise substantially, increasing by 1,597 people (57%) from 2,800 to 4,398.