Campsie - South

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

Campsie - South's population is approximately 9,516 as of November 2025. This figure shows an increase of 457 people, a 5.0% rise from the 2021 Census total of 9,059 residents. The growth is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 9,454 in June 2024 and the addition of 58 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8,496 persons per square kilometer, placing Campsie - South among the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The area's growth rate of 5.0% since the Census is within 0.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.7%), suggesting strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for Campsie - South.

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. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the national median, with an expected expansion of 755 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 7.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Campsie - South averaged approximately seven new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 36 homes approved during this period. In FY26, three homes have been approved so far. The population has been declining in recent years, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good choice for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $307,000, which aligns with regional patterns. This financial year, $711,000 worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Campsie - South has shown substantially reduced construction activity, at 72.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Furthermore, this activity is also below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% townhouses or apartments, prioritizing higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

The location has approximately 1605 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Campsie - South is expected to grow by 693 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Campsie - South 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 projects include Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Campsie Station Metro Upgrade, and Campsie Private Hospital expansion. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Campsie - South shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Campsie - South has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of 4.9%, and estimated employment growth of 3.4% in the past year as of September 2025. It has 4,904 residents employed while its unemployment rate is 0.7% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is at 61.0%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 70.0%.

Census responses indicate that 28.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food, with health care notably concentrated at 1.4 times the regional average. Professional & technical services employ only 6.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data.

In the 12-month period ending May-25, employment increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 4.1%, raising unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Campsie - South's industry mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.7% in five years and 14.0% in ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in Campsie - South SA2 is $46,094 and the average is $53,653 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages; Greater Sydney's median income is $60,817 with an average of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $50,178 and an average of $58,407, accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Campsie - South fall between the 13th and 26th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 32.6% of residents (3,102 people), mirroring regional levels at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe; only 76.8% of income remains, ranking at the 18th percentile nationally.

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

Campsie - South's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 16.1% houses and 83.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Campsie - South was at 19.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.0% and rented ones at 62.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than Sydney metro's $2,427. The median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Campsie - South's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher at $380 than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 67.7% of all households, including 25.7% couples with children, 24.7% couples without children, and 13.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 32.3%, with lone person households at 23.2% and group households making up 9.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Campsie - South performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

University qualification levels in Campsie - South are at 33.2%, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational pathways account for 23.5% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas making up 12.7% and certificates 10.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in tertiary education, 7.1% in primary education, and 6.0% pursuing secondary education.

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

Campsie - South has 42 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 32 different routes that together facilitate 5,483 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located 133 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most residents commute outwards. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 48%, followed by trains at 30% and buses at 13%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.6, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 28.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, service frequency across all routes is 783 trips per day, translating to approximately 130 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Campsie-South shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is held by approximately 47% of the total population (~4,434 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Diabetes and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 5.1% and 4.3% of residents respectively. 82.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has 15.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,476 people). Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings for the general population.

Campsie - South 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-South is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 73.3% of its population born overseas and 81.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Campsie-South, comprising 32.9% of people, while Buddhism is significantly overrepresented at 13.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 4.1%. The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (31.7%), Other (28.0%), and English (6.3%).

Notably, Korean (2.5%) and Lebanese (5.3%) populations in Campsie-South are significantly higher than the regional averages of 1.1% and 2.6%, respectively. Additionally, Filipino representation is notably higher at 4.4%.

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

Campsie-South's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is slightly below Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Campsie-South has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.5%). This concentration of 25-34-year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has increased from 7.5% to 8.7%, while those aged 75 to 84 have risen from 3.6% to 4.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 7.8% to 6.5%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Campsie-South's age profile by 2041. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 96%, adding 431 residents to reach a total of 881. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 76% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to experience population declines.