Campbellfield

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

Based on assessment of ABS population figures for the surrounding region, and new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Campbellfield has an estimated population of approximately 5,218 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 241 people (4.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,977 people. This shift is derived from the resident population of 5,216, calculated by AreaSearch through analysing the most recent ERP data published by the ABS (June 2025) and a further 258 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 427 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial space per resident and room for potential future development. Population expansion in the locality was chiefly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 77.0% of overall population increases during recent periods.

AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, AreaSearch uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections published in 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age bracket from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, a substantial population rise in the top quartile of statistical regions evaluated by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the suburb of Campbellfield projected to grow by 1,931 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 37.0% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Campbellfield, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals assigned from statistical area datasets, the suburb of Campbellfield has recorded approximately 18 residential properties approved each year, with an estimated 90 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 23 so far in FY-26. Since the population declined during the prior period, new supply has likely aligned with demand, providing buyers with suitable options, while new homes are built at an average cost of $356,000. Additionally, $32.2 million in commercial approvals have been documented this financial year, pointing to healthy local business investment.

Relative to Greater Melbourne, construction activity in the suburb of Campbellfield is significantly lower (71.0% below the regional average per capita). This restricted volume of new supply generally helps sustain demand and prices for existing homes. This rate is also lower than the national figure, indicating market maturity and suggesting potential constraints on development. Recent residential construction consists of 58.0% detached houses and 42.0% townhouses or apartments, with the expanding proportion of townhouses and apartments offering choices across different price brackets, from family dwellings to more budget-friendly compact layouts. This represents a major shift from the established housing stock (currently 85.0% houses), reflecting a decrease in available development sites while catering to changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area has approximately 282 people per residential approval, indicating a low density market.

Population projections suggest the suburb of Campbellfield will add 1,929 residents through to 2041 (using the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If local building rates persist, housing supply might not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and encouraging stronger price growth.

Campbellfield has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Few factors shape local market performance as much as adjustments to regional infrastructure, major construction projects and urban planning policies. In total, 17 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the area, with key projects including Time & Place Campbellfield Industrial Development, Upfield Line Duplication and Extension to Roxburgh Park, Assembly Broadmeadows, and M80 Connect Industrial Development, with the subsequent list detailing the most relevant initiatives.

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The labour market performance in Campbellfield lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

The suburb of Campbellfield possesses a balanced workforce encompassing white and blue collar jobs, with the construction sector showing especially strong representation, an unemployment rate of 11.9%, and 4.8% in estimated job growth over the prior year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, 1,828 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 7.2% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, highlighting potential for improvement, and workforce participation is notably lower (49.1% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Census responses indicate that a low 13.0% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be taken into account.

The primary employment industries for residents are retail trade, construction, and health care & social assistance. The locality exhibits a particularly strong concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels sitting at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have a minor presence at 3.8% of the workforce compared to 10.1% across the region. With 3.8 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality operates as an employment center, hosting more positions than residents and drawing workers from neighboring areas.

According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month period experienced an employment rise of 4.8% alongside a labour force increase of 0.2%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 3.8 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force expansion of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 can supply additional context regarding future demand within the suburb of Campbellfield. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local employment distribution to estimate growth trajectories. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across different industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of the suburb of Campbellfield indicates local employment should grow by 5.7% over five years and 12.0% over ten years (note this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Based on AreaSearch's aggregation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Campbellfield recorded a median taxpayer income of $39,964 with the average income at $48,386. This sits below the national average and compares to $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current projections would be approximately $43,809 (median) and $53,041 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in the suburb of Campbellfield all rank between the 1st and 7th percentiles nationwide. Regarding income distribution, the largest cohort consists of 30.3% of local residents (1,581 people) in the $800 - 1,499 bracket, contrasting with patterns in the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is largest at 32.8%. Pressures on housing affordability are severe, with only 81.5% of income remaining, placing the area in the 7th percentile.

Campbellfield is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The mix of dwellings in the suburb of Campbellfield, as measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 85.1% houses and 14.9% other property types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' structures), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other property types. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Campbellfield was significantly above that of Melbourne metro at 40.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (31.7%) or rented (27.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was considerably below the Melbourne metro average at $1,600, while the median weekly rent stood at $320, compared to Melbourne metro's figures of $2,000 and $390. Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Campbellfield are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national median of $375.

Campbellfield has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute the majority of dwellings at 71.1%, comprising 36.8% couples with children, 18.6% couples without children, and 14.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.9%, with lone person households at 26.6% and group households representing 2.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Campbellfield faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The locality experiences educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (15.1%) sitting substantially below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opening for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 26.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (16.7%).

Enrollment in education is remarkably strong, with 31.5% of residents presently participating in formal study. This includes 10.5% in primary schools, 9.1% in secondary schools, and 4.6% undertaking tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 41 active transit stops operating within the suburb of Campbellfield, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 9 distinct routes, which combine to support 3,980 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents generally living 178 meters from the nearest transit stop. Given the primarily residential nature of the area, most workers commute outwards, with cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 89%, followed by 5% using the train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. A relatively low 13.0% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).

Service frequency averages 568 journeys per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 97 weekly trips per individual transit stop.

Health outcomes in Campbellfield are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Health indicators point to below-average outcomes in the suburb of Campbellfield, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, though the frequency of common health conditions among the wider population is relatively standard, albeit higher than the national average for older age groups, and the rate of private health insurance is exceptionally low at roughly 46% of the population (~2,403 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the locality are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 7.7 and 7.1% of residents, respectively, while 70.8% reported no ongoing medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The population under 65 displays better than average health outcomes. The locality has 19.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,027 people), which exceeds the 15.0% figure for Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes for seniors present some difficulties, though they rank lower nationally than the general population.

Campbellfield is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

The suburb of Campbellfield ranks among the most culturally diverse locations in the country, with 50.5% of its population born overseas and 74.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 45.7% of residents. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in Islam, which is followed by 41.7% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%.

Regarding ancestry (representing parents' country of birth), the top three represented backgrounds in the suburb of Campbellfield are Other at 36.7% of the population, which is substantially above the regional average of 14.6%, Lebanese at 17.7%, which is substantially above the regional average of 0.8%, and Australian at 11.2%, which is notably below the regional average of 18.4%. Additionally, there are clear variations in the proportions of other ethnic backgrounds: Italian is notably overrepresented at 8.8% of the suburb of Campbellfield (compared to 5.2% regionally), Greek at 4.3% (compared to 2.7%) and Maltese at 1.3% (compared to 1.1%).

Campbellfield's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The 38-year median age in the suburb of Campbellfield is close to Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Campbellfield has a higher proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 (7.4%) but fewer residents in the 25 - 34 bracket (12.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 11.9% to 13.6% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 13.9% to 12.7%. By 2041, the suburb of Campbellfield is anticipated to experience major adjustments in its age distribution, led by the 65 to 74 age group which is projected to grow by 62% (318 people), increasing from 516 to 835.