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Population
Population growth drivers in Campbells Creek are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of the suburb of Campbells Creek as of May 2026 is around 2,434. This reflects an increase of 363 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,071 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,427 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, along with an additional 176 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 98 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's 17.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA4 region (4.0%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to reduce by 122 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 45 to 54 age group, which is projected to increase by 34 people.
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Development
AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Campbells Creek recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Campbells Creek shows an average of around 19 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 98 homes. As of FY26 so far, 11 approvals have been recorded. This averages out to approximately 0.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. The average construction value for these dwellings is $466,000, indicating a focus on the premium market.
There have also been $5.2 million in commercial approvals this financial year. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Campbells Creek has shown moderately higher construction activity, with 36.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. Recent construction comprises 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's low density character.
With around 114 people per dwelling approval, Campbells Creek is considered a growth area. However, with population projections showing stability or decline, housing demand pressures are expected to reduce, benefiting potential buyers.
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Infrastructure
Campbells Creek has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely to impact the area: Levee Banks Project, Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant Upgrade, Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, and Regional Housing Fund. The following details those most relevant.
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Victoria to NSW Interconnector West (VNI West)
VNI West is a proposed 500 kV double circuit overhead transmission interconnector linking the NSW and Victorian high voltage electricity grids. The preferred option runs from Transgrid's Dinawan Substation north of Jerilderie to new substations proposed near Kerang and Bulgana, connecting EnergyConnect in NSW with Western Renewables Link in Victoria. The project is intended to increase transfer capacity between the states, support renewable energy zones, improve reliability and security of supply, and enable regional jobs and community benefits. The NSW section has completed EIS exhibition and Transgrid is preparing Submissions and Amendment Reports for lodgement in mid-2026. The Victorian section is preparing an Environment Effects Statement, with VicGrid responsible for planning and Iberdrola Australia selected as development partner.
Water and Sewer Network Program
A major program to renew and upgrade critical water and sewer infrastructure across the Coliban Water region. Key 2026 activities include routine water mains cleaning via air scouring in Maiden Gully and Bendigo Central, and significant upgrades to the Cohuna Water Treatment Plant. The program also encompasses the Coliban Rural Water Efficiency Project, a $160 million initiative to modernize gold rush-era open channels with piped networks to reduce water loss by up to 79%. The Maiden Gully to Marong pipeline, a 17km critical link, is a centerpiece of this 'Big Water Build' to support regional population growth.
Mildura Passenger Rail Return
Long-running advocacy and planning initiative to reinstate passenger rail services between Mildura and Melbourne, restoring a connection that ended in 1993. Mildura remains the largest Victorian regional centre without a passenger rail link. The current focus, as of 2026, has shifted to a staged 'Rails to Recovery' concept circulated by the Rail Revival Alliance Victoria, proposing a standard-gauge locomotive-hauled shuttle between Mildura and Maryborough, connecting with the existing V/Line VLocity service to Melbourne via Ballarat. Two active Victorian Parliament petitions are pushing for the trial: a Legislative Assembly e-petition closing 10 May 2026 and Legislative Council Petition #730 closing 28 February 2026. Mildura MP Jade Benham has renewed parliamentary calls and is meeting rail stakeholders to identify practical pathways. Mildura Rural City Council continues to advocate for the project under its Mildura Future Ready strategy. Significant infrastructure considerations remain, including upgrades at around 145 level crossings, rolling stock provisioning, and operating model. The Victorian Government has not committed funding for delivery as of early 2026.
Victorian Renewable Energy Zones
The Victorian Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) represent a strategic 15-year roadmap to upgrade the state electricity grid as it transitions from coal to renewable energy. Managed by VicGrid, the 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan identifies six onshore zones (Central Highlands, Central North, Gippsland, North-West, South-West, and Western/Grampians) and a Gippsland Shoreline zone for offshore wind. The plan coordinates the connection of approximately 25GW of new solar, wind, and storage capacity by 2035, requiring nearly 800km of transmission upgrades. As of early 2026, VicGrid is finalizing the declaration of these zones following extensive community consultation on draft REZ orders, which closed in March 2026.
Levee Banks Project
The project involves constructing six levee banks and undertaking waterway improvements to protect homes, businesses, roads, and footpaths from flooding in vulnerable areas such as Campbells Creek, Chewton, and Castlemaine. Current progress includes construction of the National School Lane levee started in July 2025, expected to finish in late September 2025, with ongoing investigations and designs for other levees.
Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant Upgrade
Coliban Water is progressing approvals to deliver a once-in-a-generation upgrade to the Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant. The project proposes a new water reclamation facility and a new biosolids handling treatment within the existing Langslow Street site, improving treatment capacity, reducing odour and noise, and increasing opportunities for recycled water and biosolids reuse for Castlemaine, Chewton, Newstead, Maldon and Harcourt.
Western Renewables Link
Proposed 190km overhead 500kV double circuit high-voltage electricity transmission line from Bulgana in western Victoria to Sydenham in Melbourne's north-west. The project is currently in the EES public exhibition process (30 June to 25 August 2025).
Regional Housing Fund
A $1 billion Homes Victoria program delivering more than 1,300 social and affordable homes across at least 30 regional and rural Victorian LGAs. Delivery uses modern construction methods, redevelopment of existing social housing, community housing partnerships, refurbishments and purchases in new developments. Homes Victoria reports more than 630 homes completed or under construction, including 377 completed, with fund completion targeted for 2028.
Employment
The labour market in Campbells Creek demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia
Campbells Creek has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.9% as of December 2025. This rate is 0.2% higher than Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%.
Workforce participation in Campbells Creek was somewhat below standard, at 58.5%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. According to Census responses, 22.8% of residents worked from home. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and education & training. Manufacturing is particularly notable with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.
In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 1.2% of local workers, below Regional Vic.'s 7.5%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 3.9%, while labour force increased by 4.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Vic. recorded an employment decline of 0.6% and a labour force decline of 0.7%, with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Campbells Creek's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.
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Income
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch
The median income among taxpayers in Campbells Creek suburb was $47,015 and the average income stood at $60,929 in financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are lower than those for Regional Vic., which were $50,954 (median) and $62,728 (average). Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $51,538 (median) and $66,790 (average). Census data from 2021 shows that income rankings in Campbells Creek are modest, between the 28th and 30th percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 32.5% of the community, which is consistent with broader trends across metropolitan regions showing 30.3% in the same category. After housing expenses, 86.1% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.
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Housing
Campbells Creek is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region
In Campbells Creek, as per the latest Census, 97.7% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 2.3% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Regional Vic., where 90.1% were houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Campbells Creek was 39.9%, similar to Regional Vic.'s rate, with mortgaged properties at 45.6% and rented ones at 14.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,408, lower than Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in Campbells Creek was $320, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Campbells Creek's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Campbells Creek has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 71.0% of all households, including 27.6% couples with children, 29.4% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 29.0%, with lone person households at 26.6% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
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Local Schools & Education
Campbells Creek performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes
The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates of 28.6% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7%. This reflects the community's emphasis on higher education, led by bachelor degrees at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 25.5%.
Educational participation is notably high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.6% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Campbells Creek has 11 operational public transport stops. One route serves these stops, offering 15 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport access is moderate, with residents located an average of 471 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Cars are the primary mode of transport, used by 91% of residents, while cycling accounts for 2%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, 22.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages two trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.
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Health
Campbells Creek's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts
Campbells Creek residents show positive health outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks.
Common health conditions are standard across age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 51%, impacting around 1,240 people. Mental health issues and arthritis are most prevalent, affecting 9.7% and 9.0% respectively. About 65.8% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Regional Vic's 63.4%. Working-age residents have above-average chronic health conditions. The area has 20.9% seniors (508 people), lower than Regional Vic's 23.9%. Senior health outcomes are above average, matching national rankings.
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Cultural Diversity
Campbells Creek is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Campbells Creek showed lower cultural diversity, with 88.0% born in Australia, 92.2% being citizens, and 96.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 27.7%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.4%, compared to Regional Vic's 0.1%.
Top ancestry groups were English (33.3%), Australian (27.0%), and Irish (9.7%). Welsh (0.8% vs regional 0.4%) and Scottish (9.5% vs 8.8%) were notably overrepresented, while Hungarian was slightly higher at 0.4% compared to Regional Vic's 0.2%.
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Age
Campbells Creek hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average
Campbells Creek's median age is 44 years, similar to Regional Vic.'s 43 years and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Vic., Campbells Creek has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (15.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the age group 35-44 has increased from 11.7% to 13.2%, while the 55-64 cohort has declined from 13.3% to 12.1%. By 2041, Campbells Creek's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 45-54 group is projected to grow by 9%, increasing from 367 to 400 people. Conversely, the 5-14 and 75-84 cohorts are expected to decrease in population.