Campbellfield - Coolaroo
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Campbellfield - Coolaroo's population is around 17,048 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 16,057 people. The growth of 991 people (6.2%) is inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 937 persons per square kilometer. Campbellfield - Coolaroo's growth rate of 6.2% since the census places it within 2.7 percentage points of the national average (8.9%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Considering projected demographic shifts, Campbellfield - Coolaroo is forecast to increase its population by 5,692 persons by 2041, recording a gain of 29.8% over the 17-year period.

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

Campbellfield-Coolaroo has seen approximately 35 new home approvals annually. Between FY21-FY25179 homes were approved, with 18 so far in FY26. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to the falling population, benefiting buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $248,000, below the regional average, offering more affordable housing options. This financial year, $89.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Campbellfield-Coolaroo has significantly lower building activity (83.0% below the regional average per person), which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New development consists of 52.0% detached dwellings and 48.0% attached dwellings, including townhouses and apartments, providing options across different price points. This shows a shift from the current housing mix (currently 86.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 681 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment.

Population forecasts suggest Campbellfield-Coolaroo will gain 5,082 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Campbellfield - Coolaroo has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 44 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Time & Place Campbellfield Industrial Development, Upfield Corridor - Rail Extension to Roxburgh Park, Assembly Broadmeadows, and North Melbourne Logistics Hub. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Campbellfield - Coolaroo faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Campbellfield-Coolaroo has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 17.2%.

Over the past year, there has been an estimated employment growth of 3.3%. In June 2025, 5,252 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 12.6%, above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Campbellfield-Coolaroo is significantly lower at 41.1% compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key industries of employment among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

The area has a particular employment specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical employs just 3.8% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. As at the Census, there are 1.6 workers for every resident, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.3% while labour force increased by 4.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.5%, labour force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Campbellfield-Coolaroo's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and not accounting for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Campbellfield - Coolaroo had a median taxpayer income of $39,334 and an average income of $47,624. These figures are below the national averages of $54,892 and $73,761 for Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $44,117 and $53,415 respectively. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Campbellfield - Coolaroo fall between the 1st and 8th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 30.1% of locals (5,131 people) earn between $800 and $1,499, unlike broader trends where 32.8% earn between $1,500 and $2,999. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 7th percentile nationally.

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

Dwelling structure in Campbellfield-Coolaroo, as per the latest Census, comprised 85.7% houses and 14.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 87.6% houses and 12.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Campbellfield-Coolaroo was at 36.0%, with the rest either mortgaged (33.0%) or rented (31.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, below Melbourne metro's average of $1,834 and Australia's national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Campbellfield-Coolaroo was $330, lower than Melbourne metro's $369 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 73.6% of all households, including 38.1% couples with children, 16.4% couples without children, and 17.3% single-parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.4%, with lone person households at 23.3% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 3.0 people, smaller than Greater Melbourne's average of 3.2.

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

Campbellfield - Coolaroo faces educational challenges with university qualification rates at 17.3%, significantly below Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 26.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (16.5%).

Educational participation is high at 35.1%, including 12.1% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education. A network of 10 schools educates approximately 5,128 students in Campbellfield - Coolaroo, comprising 4 primary and 6 K-12 schools. The area functions as an education hub with 30.1 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 17.5, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

Campbellfield-Coolaroo has 105 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 14 routes, facilitating 10,457 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents on average located 258 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,493 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 99 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Campbellfield - Coolaroo 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 suggest below-average outcomes in Campbellfield-Coolaroo compared to Greater Melbourne and national averages. The level of common health conditions among the general population is somewhat typical but higher than average among older cohorts. Approximately 46% (~7,842 people) have private health cover, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's 49.1% and the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (7.8%) and diabetes (7.1%), while 70.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 76.3% in Greater Melbourne. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 16.5% (2,811 people) compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.8%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

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

Campbellfield-Coolaroo is one of Australia's most culturally diverse areas, with 49.7% of its population born overseas and 72.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Campbellfield-Coolaroo is Islam, accounting for 49.7% of the population, compared to 24.1% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (43.8%), Australian (12.7%), and Lebanese (11.5%).

The representation of Other ancestry in Campbellfield-Coolaroo is substantially higher than the regional average of 36.9%, while Lebanese ancestry is also notably higher at 11.5% compared to the regional average of 4.2%. Some ethnic groups are overrepresented, including Samoan (1.0%), Maltese (1.3%), and Vietnamese (1.9%).

Campbellfield - Coolaroo hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Campbellfield-Coolaroo's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Campbellfield-Coolaroo has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.4%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 13.6% to 14.5%, while the population aged 25-34 has decreased from 14.8% to 13.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Campbellfield-Coolaroo. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 63%, adding 827 residents to reach a total of 2,142. Conversely, the 0-4 age group shows minimal growth of just 10% (106 people).