Campsie

Population growth drivers in Campsie are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of Campsie is estimated at around 27,770, reflecting an increase of 1,638 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 6.3% change from the previous population count of 26,132. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 27,496 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 216 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 8,289 persons per square kilometer, placing Campsie among the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area, which was 5.7%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For future projections until 2041, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia's SA2 level projections released in 2024 with a 2022 base year and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas until 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Campsie is expected to increase by 2,796 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain 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, allocated from statistical area data, shows Campsie has experienced around 34 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 174 homes. So far in FY-26, 23 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 has resulted in 2.4 new residents per year.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $465,000, slightly above the regional average. In FY-26, $1.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Campsie records markedly lower building activity, which is 53.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. The area's market reflects a highly mature pattern with around 1136 people per dwelling approval. New development consists of 46.0% detached houses and 54.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points.

Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (22.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. Looking ahead, Campsie is expected to grow by 2,522 residents through to 2041, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth if current development rates continue.

Campsie has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 50 projects that could impact the area, with key ones being Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Campsie Station Metro Upgrade, Campsie Private Hospital, and Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion). The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Campsie shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Campsie has a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 4.3% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.1%. As of December 2025, there are 14,882 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 0.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation lags at 64.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A high 34.1% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The area shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services employ only 7.5% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 5.1%, while labour force grew by 5.3%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The suburb of Campsie has a lower income level compared to national averages, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Campsie is $41,495, while the average income stands at $51,355. These figures contrast with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $45,171 (median) and $55,905 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household income ranks at the 35th percentile ($1,497 weekly), with personal income at the 19th percentile. The largest segment of income distribution comprises 34.4% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (9,552 residents), consistent with broader metropolitan trends showing 30.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.0% of income remaining after housing costs, 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). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Campsie was $400, slightly below Sydney metro's figure of $470. Nationally, Campsie's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $400 against 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 make up the remaining 31.6%, with lone person households at 23.2% and group households comprising 8.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 Greater Sydney's 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+, 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.

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

Campsie has 92 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 46 different routes that collectively facilitate 7,021 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transport stop is 157 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility in the area. As a predominantly residential zone, most residents travel outward for work or other purposes. Cars are the primary mode of transportation, used by 55% of residents, followed by trains at 26% and buses at 11%. On average, there are 0.7 vehicles per dwelling in Campsie, which is lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 34.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 1,003 trips per day, translating to approximately 76 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

Campsie's health outcomes show excellent results, as per AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is found to be quite low at approximately 47% of the total population (around 13,137 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

Nationally, it stands at 55.7%. Diabetes and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 4.9 and 4.2% of residents respectively. Notably, 81.5% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has 15.2% of residents aged 65 and over (around 4,221 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking broadly in line with the general population nationally.

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 one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 69.1% of its population born overseas and 78.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Campsie, making up 34.9% of the population. However, Buddhism is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average, comprising 12.4%.

In terms of ancestry, Chinese is the largest group in Campsie at 32.8%, substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%. The 'Other' category makes up 24.4% of Campsie's population, also significantly higher than the regional average of 16.0%. English ancestry is notably lower at 6.7%, compared to the region's average of 19.0%. Other ethnic groups with notable overrepresentation include Korean (3.2%), Lebanese (5.2%), and Vietnamese (3.7%).

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, which is slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Campsie has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 7.3% to 8.6%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 13.1% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Campsie's age profile. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 82%, adding 1,019 residents to reach a total of 2,269. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 70% of population growth, indicating a trend towards demographic aging. Conversely, the 25-34 and 15-24 age groups are expected to experience population declines.