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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Campbelltown - Woodbine's population is around 26,085 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 4,001 people (18.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,084 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 24,397 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 289 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,897 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Campbelltown - Woodbine's 18.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 43.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including interstate migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, a significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 9,218 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 28.9% 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 around 150 residential properties granted approval annually, with 750 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 38 so far in FY-26. With an average of 4.6 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $285,000—below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Additionally, $567.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Campbelltown - Woodbine maintains similar construction rates (per person), keeping market balance consistent with the broader area, though building activity has slowed in recent years. New development consists of 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% medium and high-density housing. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 265 people per dwelling approval, Campbelltown - Woodbine shows a developing market.

Looking ahead, Campbelltown - Woodbine is expected to grow by 7,530 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Campbelltown - Woodbine has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 59 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Queen Square Campbelltown, Western Sydney University Campbelltown Campus Vertical Expansion, Macarthur Heights, and Macarthur Gardens North, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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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, an unemployment rate of 6.4%, and 7.7% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 12,916 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 2.3% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is on par with Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 30.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in health care & social assistance, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are 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, as at the Census, indicates substantial local employment opportunities.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 7.7% while the labour force increased by 7.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Campbelltown - Woodbine. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Campbelltown - Woodbine's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Campbelltown - Woodbine SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $56,878 and an average of $64,253 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is below the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $61,917 (median) and $69,946 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Campbelltown - Woodbine, between the 37th and 38th percentiles. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 33.7% of the community (8,790 individuals), 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, ranking at the 32nd percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Campbelltown - Woodbine, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 60.5% houses and 39.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Campbelltown - Woodbine lagged that of Sydney metro, at 20.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.2%) or rented (46.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $2,023, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $390, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Campbelltown - Woodbine's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 67.8% of all households, comprising 30.7% couples with children, 22.4% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.2%, with lone person households at 28.6% and group households comprising 3.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (25.8%) substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (22.5%).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 229 active transport stops operating within Campbelltown - Woodbine, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 145 individual routes, collectively providing 17,601 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 188 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 82%, with 10% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling. A high 30.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 2,514 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 76 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Campbelltown - Woodbine is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Campbelltown - Woodbine faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~13,355 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.1 and 7.8% of residents, respectively, while 68.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 15.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,975 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though ranking lower nationally 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 38.5% of its population born overseas and 37.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Campbelltown - Woodbine is Christianity, which makes up 53.1% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Islam, which comprises 11.6% of the population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Campbelltown - Woodbine are Other, comprising 20.1% of the population, Australian, comprising 18.8% of the population, and English, comprising 18.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 2.6% of Campbelltown - Woodbine (vs 0.5% regionally), Filipino at 4.7% (vs 2.0%) and Lebanese at 1.7% (vs 2.6%).

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

Campbelltown - Woodbine's median age of 35 years stands slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 as well as somewhat younger than the 38-year national average. The 5 - 14 age group shows strong representation at 12.8% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 55 - 64 cohort is less prevalent at 9.5%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.8% to 5.7% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 16.8% to 15.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Campbelltown - Woodbine. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to increase solidly, expanding by 1,385 people (46%) from 3,012 to 4,398. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort grows by a modest 9% (154 people).