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 is approximately 12,667 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 762 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,905. The growth is 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 8,068 persons per square kilometer, placing Campsie - North among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 6.4% since the 2021 census exceeds that of the SA3 area at 5.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 95.6% of overall population gains in 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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, 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 the latest annual ERP population numbers, Campsie - North is expected to increase by approximately 1,219 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 8.6% 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 received approximately 10 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 54 homes. As of FY26, there have been 5 approvals recorded. The population has declined recently but housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $265,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

There have also been $775,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Campsie - North has significantly lower building activity, which is 69.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, also being under the national average, suggesting an established market with potential planning constraints. New development consists of 62.0% detached houses and 38.0% townhouses or apartments, providing options across different price points. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures.

With around 1818 people per dwelling approval, Campsie - North demonstrates a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain approximately 1,093 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep up with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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 identified 26 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Campsie Station Metro Upgrade, Canterbury Racecourse Place Strategy, and Campsie Private Hospital. The following list details those most relevant.

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Campsie - North has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Campsie - North has a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 4.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.5%. As of September 2025, there are 6,533 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is 0.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Campsie - North lags behind Greater Sydney at 60.9% compared to 70.0%. Census data shows that 31.9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Campsie - North specializes in accommodation & food with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level, while professional & technical employs only 7.2% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, labour force by 4.1%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, May-25, project national employment 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 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in Campsie - North SA2 is $45,944 and the average is $53,479 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $50,015 and average income $58,217 based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. Individual incomes lag at the 13th percentile ($613 weekly), while household income is at the 35th percentile according to census data. The income distribution shows that 33.4% of residents (4,230 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, aligning with metropolitan region figures. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.8% of income remaining, 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

Campsie - North's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 25.6% houses and 74.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Campsie - North was 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 $2,427. Median weekly rent in Campsie - North was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Campsie - North's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 30.4%, with lone person households at 21.1% and group households comprising 9.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Educational qualifications in Campsie as of the latest available data show that 30.6% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are 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 at 12.5% and certificates at 10.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.1% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in tertiary education, 6.5% in primary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education.

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, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 24 different routes, together offering 4,496 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically living just 184 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 55%, followed by trains at 27% and buses at 10%. On average, there are 0.8 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 31.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 642 trips per day, equating to approximately 140 weekly trips per stop.

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 (~5,902 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 and mental health issues, impacting 5.2 and 4.3% of residents respectively. 80.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 16.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,069 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 the 2016 Census. Christianity is the predominant religion in Campsie-North, comprising 32.8% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, making up 12.3%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.

According to ancestry (country of birth of parents), Chinese is the most represented group in Campsie-North at 37.2%, substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Other ancestry comprises 22.6%, also significantly higher than the regional average of 16.0%. English ancestry, however, is notably lower at 6.4% compared to the regional average of 19.0%. There are notable divergences in other ethnic groups as well: Korean is overrepresented at 4.2% (vs 1.1%), Lebanese at 5.3% (vs 2.6%), and Vietnamese at 3.1% (vs 1.8%).

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

The median age in Campsie - North was 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 as of the 2021 Census. Compared to Greater Sydney, Campsie - North had a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.4%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.8%). Between the 2016 and 2021 Censuses, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 increased from 8.0% to 9.4%, while the proportions for those aged 45-54 decreased from 14.3% to 12.7% and for those aged 5-14 dropped from 7.8% to 6.8%. By 2041, projections indicate notable changes in Campsie - North's age composition. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 95%, reaching 1,126 people from 576. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 70% of the population growth. Meanwhile, declines in population are projected for those aged 0-4 and 25-34.