Campsie

Population growth drivers in Campsie are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Campsie is around 27,715, reflecting an increase of 1,583 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Campsie by AreaSearch in June 2024 was 27,483. This includes 217 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 8,273 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Campsie's growth rate of 6.1% since the 2021 Census exceeded its SA3 area (4.8%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using 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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicate a population increase just below the median of national areas, with Campsie expected to increase by 2,788 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 9.1% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Campsie according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Campsie has had around 34 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 172 homes were approved, with a further 15 in FY-26 so far. This equates to about 2.4 people moving to the area annually for each new home constructed over these five years.

The average construction cost value of new homes is around $466,000, aligning with regional patterns. Commercial approvals this financial year total $2.0 million, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Campsie has 54.0% less development activity per person. This scarcity can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, it is also below average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 46.0% standalone homes and 54.0% medium to high-density housing, offering more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

Despite increasing density pressures, detached housing remains favoured in new construction (22.0% at Census). Campsie has approximately 1185 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates a population growth of 2,512 residents. 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 has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 50 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Campsie Private Hospital, Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment, and Campsie Private Hospital. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Campsie remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Campsie has a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 4.2% in June 2025, matching Greater Sydney's rate, while employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.1%.

There are 14,680 residents in work, but workforce participation is lower than Greater Sydney's, at 47.8%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Health care & social assistance is particularly specialized, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 7.5% of Campsie's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 2.1%, labour force by 2.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Campsie's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

Campsie's median taxpayer income in financial year 2022 was $41,503 and the average was $51,358 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 in Greater Sydney. By September 2025, estimates suggest Campbelltown's median taxpayer income would be approximately $46,737 and average $57,834 based on a 12.61% increase from financial year 2022. The 2021 Census data shows household income ranked at the 35th percentile with $1,497 weekly, while personal income was at the 19th percentile. The earnings profile indicates that 34.4% of locals (9,533 people) predominantly fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to metropolitan regions where 30.9% occupy this range. Campbelltown faces severe housing affordability pressures with only 78.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 27th percentile.

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

Campsie's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 21.8% houses and 78.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 48.7% houses and 51.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Campsie stood at 21.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.1% and rented ones at 54.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, below Sydney metro's $2,167. Median weekly rent in Campsie was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $390. Nationally, Campsie's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $400 than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 68.4% of all households, including 28.4% couples with children, 24.5% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.6%, with lone person households at 23.2% and group households making up 8.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

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

University qualification levels in Campsie stand at 33.2%, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (22.4%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational pathways account for 23.9% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 11.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in tertiary education, 6.8% in primary education, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education. Campsie has four schools with a combined enrollment of 1,354 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1027). The educational mix includes three primary schools and one K-12 school. School places per 100 residents are 4.9, lower than the regional average of 9.6, suggesting some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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

Campsie has 64 active public transport stops, operating between January 2021 and December 2021. These stops offer a mix of bus services, with 45 individual routes in total. During this period, these routes provided 8,056 weekly passenger trips collectively.

Transport accessibility was rated excellent, with residents located an average of 154 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averaged 1,150 trips per day across all routes during this time, equating to approximately 125 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows exceptional results across Campsie, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is found to be very low at approximately 47% of the total population (around 13,111 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, affecting 4.9 and 4.2% of residents respectively.

Approximately 81.5% of residents declare themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.7% across Greater Sydney. The area has 14.4% of residents aged 65 and over (around 3,990 people), which is lower than the 15.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Campsie 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 has a highly diverse population, with 69.1% born overseas and 78.1% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Campsie, accounting for 34.9%. Buddhism is notably higher here than in Greater Sydney, representing 12.4%, compared to the regional average of 5.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (32.8%), Other (24.4%), and English (6.7%). Some ethnic groups have significant representation: Korean (3.2%) and Vietnamese (3.7%) are both higher than their respective regional averages, while Lebanese (5.2%) is lower compared to the regional average of 10.6%.

Campsie's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Campsie's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years. This is modestly under the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Campsie has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (21.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.2%). The 25-34 concentration in Campsie is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has grown from 7.3% to 8.2%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has declined from 13.1% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Campsie's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 94%, adding 1,095 residents to reach a total of 2,260. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 70% of population growth, reflecting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 0-4 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.