Campsie - North
Statistical Area - sa2

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 12,658 as of August 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 753 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,905. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,541 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8,062 persons per square kilometer, placing Campsie - North among the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. Campsie - North's population growth rate of 6.3% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the SA3 area (4.6%) and the SA4 region. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 95.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 employs the 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. Based on projected demographic shifts, Campsie - North is expected to grow by approximately 1,219 persons by the year 2041, representing an increase of just below the median national statistical area. This translates to an overall increase of 8.7% 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 has averaged approximately 10 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics is on a financial year basis, with 54 dwellings approved over the past five years between FY2021 and FY2025. As of now, there have been no dwelling approvals in FY2026. The area has experienced population decline, suggesting that new supply may be keeping up with demand, offering buyers good choice.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $453,000, aligning with broader regional development figures. There have been commercial approvals valued at $775,000 this financial year, indicating the area's residential nature. When compared to Greater Sydney, Campsie - North records significantly lower building activity, 69.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This is also below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and suggesting possible planning constraints.

New building activity shows a mix of 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% attached dwellings, with townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. Interestingly, developers are constructing more traditional houses than the current market suggests (26.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes. The location has approximately 1818 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Looking ahead to 2041, Campsie - North is expected to grow by 1,102 residents. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Campsie - North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Canterbury Racecourse Place Strategy, Canterbury Local Centre Development Controls, and Campsie Station Metro Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Campsie - North has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate is 4.1%, with estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 6,527 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Campsie - North is significantly lower at 46.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The area specializes in accommodation & food employment, with a share of 1.8 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical employment is under-represented at 7.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.1% while labour force grew by 2.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Campsie - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

Campsie - North's median taxpayer income was $39,618 and average was $48,519 in financial year 2022. This is lower than the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. By March 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $43,818 and average $53,662, based on a 10.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data shows individual incomes at the 13th percentile ($613 weekly) and household incomes at the 35th percentile. In terms of earnings profile, 33.4% (4,227 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 29th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure in Campsie - North, as evaluated at the latest Census in 2016, comprised 25.6% houses and 74.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 48.7% houses and 51.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Campsie - North was at 24.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.2% and rented dwellings at 51.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of 2019, was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure for Campsie - North was recorded at $400, compared to Sydney metro's $390. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Campsie - North were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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 - North trail show that 30.6% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. University degrees are the 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%. Current educational participation is high at 30.1%, including 8.7% in tertiary education, 6.5% in primary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education.

Educational provision includes Wangee Park School and Harcourt Public School, serving a total of 449 students as of the last reported figures. Campsie - North demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with an ICSEA score of 1020, indicating balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix consists of one primary school and one K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited at 3.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 9.6, leading many families to travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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. These are served by 23 bus routes that together facilitate 4,905 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 175 meters from the nearest stop.

Daily service frequency averages 700 trips across all routes, resulting in 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 excellent results for 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 (~5,810 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, affecting 5.2 and 4.3% of residents respectively.

80.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.7% across Greater Sydney. The area has 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,979 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, aligning 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, as per the 2016 Census, has a population where 70.7% were born overseas and 80.1% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Campsie-North, with 32.8% of people identifying with it. However, Buddhism is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average, representing 12.3% compared to 5.8%.

In terms of ancestry, Chinese heritage is most prevalent at 37.2%, which is notably higher than the regional average of 12.4%. Other ancestry comprises 22.6%, while English ancestry makes up 6.4%. Korean (4.2%) and Vietnamese (3.1%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Lebanese (5.3%) shows a divergence from the regional figure at 10.6%.

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

The median age in Campsie - North is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Campsie - North has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (19.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.9%). This 25-34 concentration is above the national average of 14.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 18.8% to 19.8%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.3% to 12.9%. By 2041, Campsie - North's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 102%, reaching 1,126 people from 556. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 71% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 5-14.