Campsie

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

The population of the Campsie statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 27,769 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,637 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 26,132. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 27,496 in June 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 217 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 8,289 persons per square kilometer, placing Campsie (SA2) in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth rate of 6.3% since the 2021 census exceeds that of its SA3 area at 5.7%, indicating it as a growth leader regionally. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected in Campsie (SA2), with an anticipated expansion of 2,786 persons to reach approximately 30,555 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 8.8% over the 17-year period.

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 indicates that Campsie has experienced approximately 35 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 175 homes. As of FY-26, 23 approvals have been recorded. On average, about 2.3 people per year have moved to the area for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $465,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction.

This financial year has seen $1.6 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. When measured against Greater Sydney, Campsie has significantly less development activity, with 53.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Nationally, Campsie's development activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows a mix of 46.0% detached dwellings and 54.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a skew towards compact living that offers affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current market share suggests (22.0% at Census), suggesting continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures.

With around 1113 people per dwelling approval, Campsie reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects that Campsie will grow by approximately 2,456 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

AreaSearch has identified 50 infrastructure projects likely to impact a specific area. Notable ones include 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 considered 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 an educated workforce with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of 4.4% as of September 2025, and estimated employment growth of 3.5% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. In Campsie, 14,731 residents are employed while its unemployment rate is 0.3% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Campsie lags at 47.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Notably, health care & social assistance has a concentration level of 1.2 times the regional average, while professional & technical shows lower representation at 7.5% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population.

During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.5% and labour force increased by 4.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points in Campsie. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. 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.

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

The suburb of Campsie's median income among taxpayers was $41,495 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $51,355 during the same period. These figures are lower than Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% between financial year 2023 and September 2025, estimated median income for Campsie would be approximately $45,171 and average income $55,905 by the latter date. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 35th percentile ($1,497 weekly) and personal income at the 19th percentile in Campsie. Income distribution data shows that 34.4% of locals (9,552 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 category. This is consistent with broader trends across the area, where 30.9% of residents are in the same income bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Campsie, 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

In Campsie, as per the latest Census evaluation, 21.8% of dwellings were houses while 78.2% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 48.7% houses and 51.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Campsie stood at 21.2%, with mortgaged properties at 24.1% and rented dwellings at 54.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Campsie was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $390. Nationally, Campsie's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher 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 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 2.9.

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 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 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.

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 together facilitate 7,021 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 157 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 1,003 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Campsie, with 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 (~13,137 people), compared to 50.0% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are diabetes and mental health issues, affecting 4.9 and 4.2% of residents respectively, while 81.5% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.7% across Greater Sydney.

The area has 14.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,998 people), which is lower than the 15.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line 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 population where 69.1% were born overseas, with 78.1% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Campsie, comprising 34.9% of its population. Buddhism is notably overrepresented, making up 12.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Chinese (32.8%), Other (24.4%), and English (6.7%). Korean, Lebanese, and Vietnamese ethnicities also show notable divergences in representation compared to regional averages.

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 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%). This concentration of 25-34-year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 65 to 74 has grown from 7.3% to 8.2%, while the population aged 45 to 54 has declined from 13.1% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Campsie's age profile will change significantly. The cohort aged 75 to 84 is projected to grow by 94%, adding 1,093 residents to reach a total of 2,260. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 71% of population growth, emphasizing demographic aging trends. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0-4 and 15-24 are projected to experience population declines.