Campsie - North

An assessment of population growth drivers in Campsie - North reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Campsie - North's population was 12,664 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents a growth of 759 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,905. The increase is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 12,541 in June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8,066 persons per square kilometer, placing Campsie - North among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The growth rate of 6.4% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the SA3 area (4.8%) and the SA4 region, positioning Campsie - North as a growth leader. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 95.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, 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. Based on projected demographic shifts and the latest annual ERP population numbers, Campsie - North is expected to grow by approximately 1,219 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of around 8.7% in total over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Campsie - North is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Campsie - North averaged approximately 10 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 54 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, up to April, 4 approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline suggests that new supply has likely met demand, providing good choices for buyers with an average expected construction cost of $265,000, below regional norms. This year, there have been $775,000 in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential nature.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Campsie - North has significantly lower building activity, 69.0% below the regional average per person, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This is also below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity comprises 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% attached dwellings, offering a mix of townhouses and apartments across different price points. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests at Census (26.0%), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The location has approximately 1818 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Campsie - North is expected to grow by 1,096 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects likely affecting this region. Notable ones include Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Campsie Private Hospital, Canterbury Racecourse Place Strategy, and Campsie Station Metro Upgrade. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Campsie - North remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Campsie - North has a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 4.3% in September 2025, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%. As of September 2025, 6,533 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is 0.2% above Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation was 46.7%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment was concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.

The area had a particular employment specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. Professional & technical services were under-represented, at 7.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, while labour force increased by 4.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, labour force expand by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from NSW for the period up to 25-Nov showed employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 indicate a projected growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Campsie - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by similar rates, assuming no significant changes in population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The median taxpayer income in Campsie - North SA2 was $39,618 and the average was $48,519 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $44,614 (median) and $54,637 (average). Census 2021 income data shows individual incomes at the 13th percentile ($613 weekly), while household incomes are at the 35th percentile. The earnings profile indicates that 33.4% of the population falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 28th percentile.

Campsie - North features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Campsie - North, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 25.6% houses and 74.3% other dwellings (including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metropolitan areas had 48.7% houses and 51.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Campsie - North stood at 24.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (24.2%) or rented (51.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure in Campsie - North was $400, slightly higher than the national average of $375 but lower than Sydney metro's $390. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Campsie - North were higher at $2,000 compared to the Australian average of $1,863.

Campsie - North features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 69.6% of all households, including 30.2% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.4%, with lone person households at 21.1% and group households comprising 9.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Educational attainment in Campsie - North aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Campsie show that 30.6% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney as of the latest available data. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational pathways account for 23.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 10.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in tertiary education, 6.5% in primary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education as of the latest reported figures.

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

Campsie - North has 23 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 23 different routes that together facilitate 4,905 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 175 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 700 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 213 weekly trips per individual stop.

Campsie - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows exceptional results in Campsie - North, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~5,812 people), compared to 49.6% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. Diabetes and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 5.2 and 4.3% of residents respectively, while 80.8% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.7% across Greater Sydney.

As of 19th March 2021, the area has 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,980 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Campsie-North is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 70.7% of its population born overseas and 80.1% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016 Census data. Christianity is the predominant religion in Campsie-North, comprising 32.8% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented with 12.3%, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.8%.

According to ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three groups in Campsie-North are Chinese at 37.2%, Other at 22.6%, and English at 6.4%. Notably, Korean is overrepresented at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 1.3%, Lebanese at 5.3% versus 10.6%, and Vietnamese at 3.1% against a regional average of 3.7%.

Campsie - North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Campsie - North is close to Greater Sydney's average at 37 years old, and it is equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years old. Compared to Greater Sydney, Campsie - North has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.8%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 18.8% to 19.8%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 14.3% to 12.9%. By the year 2041, Campsie - North is expected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The number of residents aged 75 to 84 is projected to grow by 102%, reaching 1,126 from 557. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 71% of the projected population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the age groups 0 to 4 and 5 to 14.