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 12,664 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 759 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,905. The change was inferred from the 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. Campsie - North's growth rate of 6.4% since the 2021 Census exceeded both its SA3 area (4.8%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed 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 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. Based on projected demographic shifts, Campsie - North is expected to grow by approximately 1,219 persons by 2041, representing an 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 over the past five financial years ending June 2021, totalling 54 homes. As of July 2026, three approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice while providing more affordable housing options, with new dwellings developed at an average expected construction cost value of $265,000, below regional norms. This financial year has seen $775,000 in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential nature.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Campsie - North records markedly 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 average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (26.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The location has approximately 1818 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Looking ahead, Campsie - North is expected to grow by 1,096 residents through to 2041. Should 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 26 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Campsie Private Hospital, Canterbury Racecourse Place Strategy, and Canterbury Local Centre Development Controls. 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 a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.1%. As of June 2025, there are 6,527 residents in work. Workforce participation in Campsie - North lags behind Greater Sydney at 46.7% compared to 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.

The area has a specialization in accommodation & food with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. Professional & technical services are under-represented at 7.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, while labour force increased by 2.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a five-year growth of 6.6% and ten-year growth of 13.7%. 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.

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

Campsie - North's median taxpayer income was $39,618 and average income was $48,519 in financial year 2022, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. 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, current estimates for Campsie - North would be approximately $44,614 (median) and $54,637 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows individual incomes at the 13th percentile ($613 weekly), while household income is at the 35th percentile. The earnings profile shows 33.4% of the population fall 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, 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

Campsie - North's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 25.6% houses and 74.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 48.7% houses and 51.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Campsie - North stood at 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 $2,167. Median weekly rent in Campsie - North was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $390. Nationally, Campsie - North's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than 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 constitute 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, 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. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 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 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 12.5% and certificates 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.

Educational provision includes Wangee Park School and Harcourt Public School, serving a total of 449 students as of the latest data. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1020) with balanced educational opportunities, consisting of one primary school and one K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited, with only 3.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 9.6, indicating that many families may 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, 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 excellent, with residents on average located 175 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 700 trips per day, which translates 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 excellent 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.

The area has 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,980 people), with health outcomes among seniors 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. The dominant religion in Campsie-North is Christianity, comprising 32.8% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, making up 12.3%, which is substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Chinese (37.2%), Other (22.6%), and English (6.4%). There are notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Korean at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 1.3%, Lebanese at 5.3% versus 10.6%, and Vietnamese at 3.1% compared to 3.7%.

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

The median age in Campsie - North is 38 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. 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 25-34 concentration is significantly above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of the population 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 2041, Campsie - North's age composition is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 75-84 is expected to grow by 102%, reaching 1,126 from 557. This growth will be driven primarily by an aging population, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 71% of the projected population increase. Conversely, declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups.