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What it costs to rent in Campsie - North
Median weekly rents, year-on-year movement and bond-lodgement activity for Campsie - North (2194). Sourced from the NSW Rental Bond Board, DCJ Family & Community Services.
Median rent
$600
per week · Q4 2025
YoY change
▲+9.1%
vs same quarter last year
Active bonds
≈4,436
est. · currently held
New bonds
≈280
est. · this quarter
Latest Quarter Breakdown · Q4 2025
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SOURCE: NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ Family & Community Services), processed by AreaSearch. Imputed values are flagged. Latest publication:
Population
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 is approximately 12,785 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 880 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,905. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,771 in June 2025 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8,143 persons per square kilometer, placing Campsie - North in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 7.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeds both the SA3 area (5.2%) and the SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.8% of overall population gains in recent periods.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. Based on projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected. By 2041, Campsie - North's population is projected to grow by 1,118 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 8.6% over the 16-year period.
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Development
The level of residential development activity in Campsie - North is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch
Campsie - North has averaged approximately 10 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals to 54 homes. As of August 2022, 8 approvals have been recorded in the current financial year, FY-26. The area's population decline has likely been matched by new supply, offering varied housing options for buyers at an average expected construction cost value of $265,000, which is below regional norms.
In FY-26, there have also been commercial approvals totalling $775,000, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Campsie - North has recorded significantly lower building activity, at 68.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. Nationally, this is also below average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity in Campsie - North comprises 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments catering to various price points.
Interestingly, developers are constructing more traditional houses than the current market share suggests (26.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The location has approximately 1,818 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Looking ahead, Campsie - North is projected to grow by 1,104 residents by the year 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate (as of August 2022). If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.
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Development applications around Campsie - North
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Campsie - North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Sydney Metro City and Southwest, Canterbury Racecourse Place Strategy, Campsie Station Metro Upgrade, and Canterbury Local Centre Planning and Development Controls. The following list details those most relevant.
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Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail extension connecting Chatswood to Bankstown via the Sydney CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section, featuring a new harbour crossing and seven CBD stations, opened on 19 August 2024. The final stage involves converting the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards between Sydenham and Bankstown, upgrading 11 stations with platform screen doors, lifts, and full accessibility. The T3 line closed in September 2024 to enable conversion works. Following delays caused by over 130 days of industrial action, the Sydenham to Bankstown section is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026. End-to-end high-speed testing at up to 100km/h commenced in November 2025, and the first full-length test run from Tallawong to Bankstown was completed in January 2026. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and community precinct opened in March 2026. When complete, the M1 Line will span 66km with 31 stations, running every four minutes in peak.
Campsie Private Hospital
A greenfield acute private hospital proposed on a 4,412 square metre site in Campsie Town Centre, with plans for around 22,478 square metres of gross floor area across 10 levels and 218 beds. The facility is intended to deliver inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, intensive care, maternity, day surgery, cardiac care, dialysis and oncology, alongside specialist consulting suites, a pharmacy, cafe and around 382 car parking spaces. It is positioned as the anchor of the emerging Campsie Health Precinct, complementing the adjacent Canterbury Public Hospital and addressing acute healthcare shortfalls in the Canterbury-Bankstown area. Planning controls (a 45.5 metre height limit and FSR of 5.1:1) have been adopted by Council via a site-specific amendment to the Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan. In late 2025 the developer Hailiang Property Group placed the project on the market via Colliers, inviting capital partners and hospital operators to participate in the development, ownership and operation of the hospital, with Expressions of Interest closing on 5 November 2025.
Campsie Private Hospital
A $451 million integrated health precinct on a 3 hectare former car storage site, delivering a 200-bed private hospital, 100-room medi-hotel, 150-place childcare centre, specialist medical suites, integrated ambulatory health hub, rehabilitation and respite facilities, day procedure centre, and a clinical teaching and learning hub. The proposal spans six buildings of three to ten storeys totalling around 64,700 square metres of gross floor area, with 700 basement car spaces, rooftop solar, a centrally located public park and over 3,300 square metres of publicly accessible open space. The site adjoins Canterbury Hospital and supports Council's vision for an Eastern Lifestyle and Medical Precinct. Public exhibition of the planning proposal (PP-2024-1399), draft Development Control Plan and draft Planning Agreement closed on 10 April 2026, with a Council decision report expected later in 2026.
Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment
The NSW Government is investing 350 million dollars in the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment, the largest upgrade to the hospital in more than 26 years. The project will deliver a new multi-storey clinical building containing an expanded Emergency Department, a new Intensive Care Unit, additional surgical theatres, purpose-built adult inpatient accommodation, expanded antenatal facilities, a new Diagnostic Services Unit and additional ambulatory and outpatient capacity. Improvements to clinical education, workforce training and research spaces are also included, alongside campus accessibility, landscaping and wayfinding upgrades. As of May 2026, early works have been approved and are progressing, including expansion and refurbishment of the existing antenatal department to deliver enhanced maternity care ahead of the main works. The project is in the detailed design phase, with the main works planning application expected to be lodged in mid 2026. Johnstaff Projects is project manager and Studio STH is the lead architect.
Campsie Station Metro Upgrade
The Campsie Station upgrade is a critical part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project, transforming the T3 Bankstown Line. The project involves installing platform screen doors, level access between platforms and trains, and new lifts. As of early 2026, the project is in the final stages of construction with intensive dynamic train testing and station fit-outs. The upgrade ensures the station meets modern metro standards, providing high-frequency services every four minutes during peak periods and improved pedestrian connectivity to the surrounding precinct.
Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade
The upgrade of the 130-year-old Belmore Station is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project. It involves converting the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards, featuring the installation of platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers for level access, and heritage restoration of station buildings. As of May 2026, the project is in the final testing and commissioning phase, with intensive weekend closures scheduled through July to facilitate trial running and system integration before services commence in the second half of 2026.
Canterbury Racecourse Place Strategy
A collaborative strategic planning project between the City of Canterbury Bankstown, the NSW Department of Planning and the Australian Turf Club (ATC). While the ATC has recently reaffirmed its commitment to racing at the site with a $10 million infrastructure investment and the return of night racing in late 2026, the strategy continues to explore long-term options for the 35-hectare site. This includes a potential $70 million, 200-unit housing development on a 1.28-hectare surplus land parcel on King Street aimed at providing community facilities and revenue for the club.
Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion)
Conversion of the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to fully automated metro standards. The project involves upgrading 10 stations between Marrickville and Bankstown, installing platform screen doors and mechanical gap fillers, and ensuring full accessibility. As of February 2026, overall construction is 80% complete, with teams focused on station tiling, signage, and landscaping. High-speed testing at 100km/h is currently underway with multiple test trains, including 'loaded' simulations. Once operational in late 2026, the line will provide turn-up-and-go services every 4 minutes during peak periods.
Employment
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 is 4.3%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.0% over the past year. As of December 2025, there are 6,584 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
Workforce participation in Campsie - North is lower at 59.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A significant portion, 31.9%, of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The area has a particular specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.
However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 7.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 5.0% while labour force grew by 5.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia 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 over the same periods.
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Income
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch
The Campsie - North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $45,944 and an average of $53,479 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. By March 2026, estimates suggest the median would be approximately $50,685 and the average $58,998, based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021 income data, individual incomes were at the 13th percentile ($613 weekly), while household incomes performed better at the 35th percentile. The earnings profile shows that 33.4% of the population (4,270 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 28th percentile.
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Housing
Campsie - North features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Campsie - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 25.6% houses and 74.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Sydney metro, in contrast, had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Campsie - North was 24.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.2% and rented ones at 51.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Campsie - North was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Campsie - North's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents surpassed the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Campsie - North features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-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 comprise the remaining 30.4%, with lone person households at 21.1% and group households at 9.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
Educational attainment in Campsie - North aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics
Educational qualifications in Campsie, as of North trail regional benchmarks, indicate that 30.6% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. This disparity suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common (20.6%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational pathways account for 23.3% of qualifications among those aged 15+, 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, including 8.7% in tertiary education, 6.5% in primary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Campsie - North has 32 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes totalling 24. They facilitate 4,496 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 184 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential and residents mostly commute outward. Cars are the dominant mode of transport at 55%, followed by trains at 27% and buses at 10%.
Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high 31.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 642 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 140 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Transport Stops Detail
Health
Campsie - North'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 Campsie - North. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was found to be extremely low at approximately 47% of the total population (5957 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.
The most common medical conditions in the area were diabetes, impacting 5.2% of residents, and mental health issues, affecting 4.3%. 80.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. As of 15th June 2021, the area had 15.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2014 people). Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
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, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census Data from 2016, has a high level of cultural diversity with 70.7% of its population born overseas and 80.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Campsie-North, comprising 32.8% of people. Buddhism, however, is significantly overrepresented at 12.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 4.1%.
In terms of ancestry, Chinese is the largest group at 37.2%, substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Other ancestry comprises 22.6% and English 6.4%, notably lower than the regional averages of 16.0% and 19.0% respectively. There are notable divergences in the representation of Korean (4.2%), Lebanese (5.3%) and Vietnamese (3.1%) ethnic groups compared to their respective regional averages of 1.1%, 2.6% and 1.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Campsie - North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
The median age in Campsie - North is 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and being comparable to Australia's 38 years. The 25-34 age group constitutes 21.2% of the population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 5-14 cohort makes up 6.5%. This concentration in the 25-34 bracket is significantly above the national average of 14.6%. Between 2021 and present day, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 18.8% to 21.2%, while the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 13.1% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.3% to 12.4%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 7.8% to 6.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate substantial shifts in Campsie - North's age structure. Notably, the 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 96%, adding 554 people to reach a total of 1,134 from 579. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 69% of projected growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age groups are expected to experience population declines.